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PP076

Caupona and Domus of Euxinus (I. xi. 10/12)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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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)

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