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PP157

III. iv. 1

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Aediucla, Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

Located on the west wall of the main commercial room was a rectangular niche that sat 1.20m above the floor. Painted around the opening of the niche was an aedicula façade, with white pilasters supporting an architrave. On top was a blue pediment which had a white disk in the centre. The interior walls of the niche were painted yellow, with the back painted blue, and the corners white.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 30 (#65); Ruddell 1964, p. 82.

Image reference:

Warscher N.D. (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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