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PP120

The Inn of the Gladiators (I. xx. 1-3)

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP567

Structural type:

Wall Painting

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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