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PP516

House of Jason (IX. v. 18)

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Cubiculum/Bedroom

Description:

On the east wall of the cubiculum entered off the northwest corner of the peristyle was a cult painting. It featured a large tree in the centre, adorned with fillets, with the head of a stag hanging from a branch. On the left of the tree was the Genius holding a cornucopia with a rudder and globe at his feet. To the left of him stood an altar furnished with offerings upon which he pours a libation from a patera. Farther to the left was a tripod. Another male figure was seen on the right of the tree holding two spear-like objects, and placing his hand beside his mouth with the gesture of Harpocrates. The painting was carried out in red and green. It is not preserved today.

References:

Not. Scavi 1878, p. 268; Boyce 1937, p. 86 (#427).

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