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The reading of the ritual, Ancient Rome

The reading of the ritual

La lecture du rituel (museum title)

Ancient Rome (Italian) (1st century BCE-4th century CE)

Movement
Ancient Roman art
Date
c. 80–70 BCE
Medium
Fresco
Collection
Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii
Rights
Public domain

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