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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP501
IX. iii. 13
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP502
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the west wall of the shop was a cult painting. The painting was located under the staircase. It featured the Genius holding a cornucopia and patera beside an altar. On each side were the Lares holding rhyta and paterae. The painting does not survive today.
References:
Boyce 1937, pp. 83-84 (#411)
Image reference:
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