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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP530
IX, vii, 21/22 (Caupona of Tertius)
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP529
Structural type:
Wall Painting
Room function:
Corridor/Passage way
Description:
On the south wall of the corridor leading to the latrine was a painting of Fortuna. She was depicted holding a cornucopia and a rudder, with her feet lying on a green globe. To the left of her was a naked man with writing above his head referrencing the need for caution using the latrine. A serpent could be seen on either side of him, as if he was the altar instead. Above the scene was a yellow garland with taeniae. Below the painting was a terracotta monopodium stood against the wall, perhaps serving as an altar.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 88 (#442)
Image reference:
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