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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP618
VI. xvii (Ins. Occ.). 3-4
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP634
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Based on a drawing of the building from before 1778, there was a cult painting present on the eastern pillar between the entrances. This painting depicted two serpents meeting at a cylindrical altar. The altar was furnished with a pine cone. Below the serpents were plants. There is no trace of this cult painting today so its exact location is uncertain.
References:
Pompeii in Pictures.
Image reference:
Piranesi and Piranesi 1804 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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