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PP506

IX. iii. 17 and 19-20

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche, Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP507

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 accompanied by a cult painting that featured the Genius, tibicen, and camillus carrying out a sacrifice on an altar. On each side of this group stood the Lares holding rhyta and situlae. Below was a single serpent approaching an altar that had offerings on top.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 84 (#417)

Image reference:

Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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