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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP492
IX, ii, 24
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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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