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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP188
V. ii. 14
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
Located on the north wall of the main commercial room was a rectangular niche, sitting 1.72m above the floor. The niche had a tile projecting floor and its interior walls were coated in stucco and outlined in red stripes.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 34 (#93); PPM Vol III 1991, pp. 850-853
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2005
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