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HC017

V. 6/7 (House of Neptune and Amphitrite)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces:

HC018, HC019

Room Function:

Courtyard

Description:

Located on the east wall of the rear courtyard, just to the north of the nymphaeum, was a rectangular niche. The niche sat 1.46m above the floor. The interior of the niche was painted but not plastered. A green and red border was visible around the opening of the niche. Limited decoration is preserved today.

References:

Orr 1972, p. 196 (#17); Wallace Hadrill 1994, p. 202.

Image reference:

Monteix 2002

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