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PP492

IX, ii, 24

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

Structural type:

Niche, Wall Painting

Room function:

Courtyard

Description:

On the west wall of a rear yard was an arched niche. The niche sat 2.0m above the floor and was set into a rectangular white stucco panel. On the back wall of the niche was a painting of Epona seated on a donkey holding the reins and a child. On the walls flanking the niche were the Lares, both holding rhyton and patera. Below the niche was a man in slave's clothing leading two donkeys. Below this a large serpent advances towards an altar which was furnished with offerings. Across the whole scene was a garland and taeniae.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 82 (#403)

Image reference:

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