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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP274
House of the Labyrinth (VI. xi. 9/10)
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP273, PP275
Room function:
Unknown
Description:
Located on the west wall of the room leading to the kitchen was a cult painting. This depicted Fortuna on a red background crowned wearing a white tunic and mantle, holding a cornucopia and rudder, while resting upon a globe. Below, a serpent coiled towards her among plants. Above and on the sides of the scene were garlands. Against the wall in front of the painting was a table-like structure, likely used for offerings. As this painting no longer survives, its exact location is uncertain.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 51 (#184)
Image reference:
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