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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP243
House of Neptune (VI. v. 3)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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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