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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP452
VIII. iv. 15
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Podium; Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
In the northwest corner of the atrium was a masonry base. On this base were painted several figures grouped around a tripod. These figures included the Genius with a patera and the popa with an axe. No decoration survives on the structure today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 76 (#362); Giacobello 2008, pp. 200-201 (#91)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2009
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