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PP037

I. iv. 11

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Wall Painting, Altar

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Viridarium/Garden

Description:

On the north wall of the rear garden was a cult painting. The painting depicted the Genius pouring a libation on an altar, with the Lares standing on either side. Below were two serpents. Against the wall below the painting was a masonry altar. The painting no longer survives.

References:

Fiorelli 1873, p. 68, 110; Boyce 1937, p. 25 (#31)

Image reference:

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