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PP424

VII. xv. 4/5

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP423

Structural type:

Wall Painting

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

On the north wall of the shop space was a small cult painting. This was carried out on a white stucco background and featured Mercury standing within a red temple structure. The god was pictured holding his caduceus and a bag. On his left was a rooster. On his right was an omphalos and a crested black and white serpent. Above this painting was the depiction of two peacocks. The entire panel was bordered by thick red lines. The painting was located just above the display shelves of the shop at the end of the counter.

References:

Bull. Inst. 1872, pp. 199-201; PPM Vol VII 1997, pp. 791-794

Image reference:

Bazzani 1913 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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