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PP506

IX, iii, 17 and 19-20

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP507

Structural type:

Niche, Wall Painting

Room function:

Commercial space (Industrial and Other)

Description:

In the west wall of the bakery space was a rectangular niche. The niche had a projecting base and sat high up on the wall. It was was accompanied by a cult painting which featured the Genius, tibicen, and camillus carrying out a sacrifice on an altar. On each side of this group stood the Lares holding rhyton and situla. Below was a single serpent approaching an altar which had offerings on top.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 84 (#417)

Image reference:

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