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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
HC035
VII. 17/18 (House of C. Messenius Eenomus)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Structural Type:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room Function:
Atrium
Description:
Located on the east wall of the atrium was a small arched niche. The niche sat 2.5m above the floor. The interior was plastered and painted red and yellow (which does not survive today). The niche had a projecting base made from tile.
References:
Orr 1972, p. 200 (#34)
Image reference:
Binns 2014
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