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PP505

IX. iii. 15

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP504

Room function:

Cubiculum/Bedroom

Description:

On the north wall of a cubiculum located off the southwest 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 on which leant a rudder, clearly Isis-Fortuna. Beside her stood a youth, identified as the god Harpocrates, sitting on a horse. 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:

Pompeii in Pictures (Date Unknown)

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