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PP170

House of the Greek Epigrams (V. I. 11 and 18)

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP168, PP169

Room function:

Latrine

Description:

Located within the latrine in the northeast corner of the building was a cult painting of Vesta. She was depicted standing and wearing a wreath and violet chiton with an ample green mantle. She held a cornucopia in her left and a green halter to lead a donkey in her right. The painting does not survive today.

References:

Sogliano 1879, p. 16; Boyce 1937, p. 32 (#77)

Image reference:

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