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PP027

House of Vulcanus A (I. iii. 8)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche

Room function:

Culina/Kitchen

Description:

Located in the east wall of the kitchen was a rectangular niche. It was located above the hearth, 1.65m above ground. The interior was coated with successive layers of white stucco. As seen in photographs, the bottom of the niche was constructed from a tile.

References:

Fiorelli 1873, pp. 72-73; Fiorelli 1875, pp. 52-53; Boyce 1937, p. 24 (#21); Giacobello 2008, p. 133 (#4)

Image reference:

Baker 2010 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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