THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP556
IX. ix. g
Cult Space Type:
Cult Painting
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the west wall of the atrium was a cult painting. This was painted near a hearth that was situated against the south wall of the atrium. The painting featured the Genius standing beside an altar, holding a cornucopia and pouring a libation from a patera. On the other side of the altar was the tibicen. Behind the Genius stood the camillus holding a shallow dish and taeniae. On each side of the group stood the Lares, holding rhyton and situla. On the right and at a higher level was the popa holding a knife while pushing a hog. A dolium with garlands above it was present beside one of the Lares. In the lower zone was a single serpent gliding amongst plants towards a burning altar. The painting is not preserved today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 94 (#469); Giacobello 2008, p. 216 (#112)
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