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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP133
I. xvii. 2-3
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP117
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
Located in the east wall of the atrium was an arched niche which sat 1.68m above the floor. The interior of the niche was plastered and bordered in red. The base of the niche was made of masonry and projected out. On the adjoining north wall, a painted purple crown hangs with a red ribbon.
References:
Giacobello 2008, p. 236 (A8)
Image reference:
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