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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion

PP120
The Inn of the Gladiators (I. xx. 1-3)
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting




Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP567
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
Located on the east wall of the garden was a cult painting. The painting depicted two serpents with a cylindrical altar between them. A garland was painted above the serpents, and traces of green plant material could be seen with the snakes. Two red borders once framed the cult scene. The painting no longer survives.
References:
Orr 1972, p. 169 (#53); Jashemski 1979, p. 227-228
Image reference:
Stanley A. Jashemski pre-1961 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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