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PP382

VII. vi. 3/4

Cult Space Type:

Cult Painting

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Shelf, Wall Painting

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP381

Room function:

Culina/Kitchen

Description:

Located on the northern wall of the subterranean kitchen was a cult painting. The painting sat above the hearth and was carried out on a white background. The lower register featured two yellow serpents meeting at a cylindrical altar furnished with offerings. The background was decorated with plants. Above the altar, embedded into the wall, was a tile for offerings. The upper register of the scene was only scarcely visible during excavation.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 67 (#287); Bassani 2008, pp. 226-227

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2007

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