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PP215

V. iv. 4

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

Located on the north wall of a commercial space was a small vaulted niche. The niche sat 1.05m above the floor. While no decoration survives to indicate a cult function, excavators referred to the niche as belonging to the Penates. Based on photographs, the interior of the niche was plastered.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 40 (#120)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2009

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