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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP492
IX. ii. 24
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche, Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
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 and a child seated on a donkey. On the walls flanking the niche were the Lares, both holding rhyton and patera. Below the niche was a man leading two donkeys. Below this, a large serpent moved towards a cylindrical altar that was furnished with offerings. Across the whole scene was a garland with taeniae. No paintings have been preserved today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 82 (#403)
Image reference:
Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (date unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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