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PP243

House of Neptune (VI. v. 3)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP606

Room function:

Unknown

Description:

On the west wall of a room off the atrium was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.98m above the floor. The interior was painted with green plants on a white background, contrasting with the paintings on the wall around it.

References:

Fiorelli 1875, p. 79; Boyce 1937, p. 46 (#142); Giacobello 2008, p. 290 (C12)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2007

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