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VI. vii. 3

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Aediucla, Niche, Stucco relief

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

On the north wall of the atrium was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.75m above the floor and possessed a stucco aedicula façade. The façade consisted of two engaged columns, a pediment that was not preserved, and a heavy projecting polychrome stucco cornice for the base. The interior of the niche also had a stucco cornice that ran around the curve of the arch. The interior of the niche was painted blue.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 47 (#160); Giacobello 2008, p. 241 (A17)

Image reference:

Pompeii Sites 1932 ('[C00001863] - Pompei, VI, 7, 3 Casa con Atrio Tetrastilo - Larario' Accessed 3/09/2024 at https://open.pompeiisites.org/)

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