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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP505
IX, iii, 15
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP504
Structural type:
Wall Painting
Room function:
Cubiculum/Bedroom
Description:
On the north wall of a cubiculum located off the south west corner of the peristyle was a cult painting. This painting featured oriental deities, with a female figure in the centre holding a cornucopia and a sistrum while placing her foot on a globe and leaning on a rudder, clearly Isis-Fortuna. Beside her stood a young person sat on a horse, identified as the god Harpocrates. On the right stood Amor, holding a torch. Across the top and hanging down the sides were garlands. An inscription was painted above the scene.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 84 (#415)
Image reference:
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