Gell, William: Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii ; the result of excavations since 1819 ; in two volumes (Band 2) (London, 1832)

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waggon, horses, and servants of the pro-
prietor of the house, who seems to have sold
wine contained in leaden vases in the front
shop, or thermopolion. The borders are all
from Herculaneum, and certainly differ from
those of Pompeii, without much improving
upon them. The two horses' heads are se-
lected by way of affording, to those who are
curious on such subjects, an opportunity of
seeing how bridles were put on in Roman
times.

PLATE LXXXII.

MARS AND VENUS.

Plate LXXXII. is another, but more
graceful, example of those paintings usually
called Mars and Venus. It was among the
latest discoveries, and consequently the dif-
ficulty of obtaining a copy of it was great,
owing to the jealousy with which it was
guarded.