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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP512
IX, v, 9
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Structural type:
Niche, Wall Painting
Room function:
Culina/Kitchen
Description:
On the north wall of the kitchen, near the hearth, was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.10m above the floor. Flanking the niche opening were painted altars, aflame, towards which a yellow serpent moved to amongst plants and flowers. Remnants of red paint can be seed around the niche opening as well as framing the scene.
References:
Boyce 1937, pp. 85-86 (#423); Giacobello 2008, p. 207-208 (#101)
Image reference:
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