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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP175
V. i. 23 and 26
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP172, PP173, PP174
Room function:
Cubiculum/Bedroom
Description:
Located on the west wall of a cubiculum was a rectangular niche. The niche sat 1.25m above the ground. The niche had a projecting base of tile with its interior being plastered and painted yellow.
References:
Giacobello 2008, p. 290 (C9)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2009
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