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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP339
VII. ii. 3 and 6
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commerical Space (Industiral or other)
Description:
Within the bakery space was a cult painting, faded even by the time of Boyce’s recording. The painting depicted an altar in the centre with the figure of Vesta holding a sceptre and pouring a libation upon the altar. Above her shoulder was a donkey. On the opposite side of the altar was the Genius, also pouring a libation on the altar, and holding a cornucopia. On each side of this group were the Lares, holding rhyton and patera. Above the scene was a garland. The painting does not survive today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 61 (#247)
Image reference:
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