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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP071
I. xi. 1/2
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP580
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located in the south corner of the east wall of the front room at I. xi. 2 was a small arched niche. The niche was placed directly above a masonry shelf/counter. The base of the niche was made of tile and projected from the wall. The interior of the niche was plastered and painted with red, brown, and orange.
References:
Orr 1972, p. 153 (#5); PPM Vol 2 1990, pp. 506-519.
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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