Pompeii lararium
One reason I love to visit Pompeii and Ercolano as often as I can, is the ease in which one is transported back to ancient times thanks to the wealth of buildings, objects and art that were preserved during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD.
Every visit is full of intrigue and wonder, my imagination on overdrive, contemplating ancient times and lives within the two cities.
This most beautiful lararium can be seen within the thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus.
Located on the via dell’ Abbondanza, the tavern sold drinks and hot food. Placidus' home quarters are at the rear.
The shrine seen here, is placed on the back wall of the tavern, visible from the outside. The art work depicts the lari (the protectors of the household), holding aloft horns, then the genius (divine spirit) protector of the owner at centre. One can also see Mercury, the god of trade and Dionysus, the god of wine.
A hoard of nearly 3 kg of coins was found in one of the large clay jars placed in the counter. Probably the last collections of Placidus and perhaps attesting the profitable activity of his tavern.
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Pompeii lararium
One reason I love to visit Pompeii and Ercolano as often as I can, is the ease in which one is transported back to ancient times thanks to the wealth of buildings, objects and art that were preserved during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD.
Every visit is full of intrigue and wonder, my imagination on overdrive, contemplating ancient times and lives within the two cities.
This most beautiful lararium can be seen within the thermopolium of Vetutius Placidus.
Located on the via dell’ Abbondanza, the tavern sold drinks and hot food. Placidus' home quarters are at the rear.
The shrine seen here, is placed on the back wall of the tavern, visible from the outside. The art work depicts the lari (the protectors of the household), holding aloft horns, then the genius (divine spirit) protector of the owner at centre. One can also see Mercury, the god of trade and Dionysus, the god of wine.
A hoard of nearly 3 kg of coins was found in one of the large clay jars placed in the counter. Probably the last collections of Placidus and perhaps attesting the profitable activity of his tavern.
© All rights reserved.