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PP070

Lupanar of Q. Mestrius Maximus (I. ix. 12)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

Located in the west wall of the peristyle was an arched niche. It sat 1.24m above the floor. The interior of the niche was coated in stucco, with the base projecting out. The base was constructed from masonry and was also covered in stucco. Small traces of red paint remained on the interior of the niche. The niche is largely destroyed today.

References:

Orr 1972, p. 153 (#4); Berry 1997, p. 5

Image reference:

Anonymous (Date unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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