Celestial Torah Shrine
174. Rosette-studded curtains are drawn back to reveal a Torah shrine (desecrated by a slash) flanked by blazing menorahs and the traditional cult symbols. A star shines above, while clouds partially obscure the sun on the left and the moon on the right. Painted lunette. Arcosolium in the Villa Torlonia catacombs.
174a. Detail
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