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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP187
V. ii. 13
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Wall Painting
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the wall in the southwest corner of the main commercial space were the remnants of a cult painting. At the time of excavation, the painting was noted to be poorly preserved. The scene sat above the hearth and depicted a Genius sacrificing at an altar, with a Lar standing on either side. Farther to the right was originally a serpent approaching an altar. This painting does not survive today.
References:
Sogliano 1879, p. 12; Boyce 1937, p. 34 (#92)
Image reference:
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