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PP126

I. viii. 15/16

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

Located on the east wall of the main shop room was a square niche. It was placed above a counter with dolia. Based on photographs, the interior of the niche was plastered and painted red. The wall above the niche had evidence of painted panels of white and red, as well as evidence of a now broken-off projecting base.

References:

Della Corte 1954, pp.274-275; Ruddell 1964, p. 75; Wallace Hadrill 1994, p. 192.

Image reference:

Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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