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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP184
V. ii. 7
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the west wall of the atrium, between the entrances to two cubicula, was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.60m above the floor. The interior of the niche was coated in white stucco which was decorated with red and black spots. The shrine does not survive today.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 34 (#89); Giacobello 2008, p. 238 (A12)
Image reference:
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