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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP505
IX. iii. 15
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
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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