THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP076
Caupona and Domus of Euxinus (I. xi. 10/12)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Aediucla, Altar, Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP074, PP075, PP077, PP078
Room function:
Viridarium/Garden
Description:
Located on the east wall of the garden was a pseudo-aedicula shrine. The cult space consisted of an arched niche cut into the rubble masonry wall, with a base comprised of a projecting stuccoed tile. The niche sat 0.97m above the ground. It was framed by a stucco aedicula façade, with two columns bordering the opening. The interior of the niche was plastered and painted yellow. A red border was present above the pediment. A dado below the niche was painted in red. A stepped masonry altar was located 0.43m in front of the niche. The shrine is badly preserved today.
References:
Ruddell 1964, p. 79; Jashemski 1967; Orr 1972, p. 154 (#10); Jashemski 1979, pp. 120-121
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)