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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
HC017
V. 6/7 (House of Neptune and Amphitrite)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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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