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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion

PP259
VI. viii. 8
Cult Space Type:
Shrine




Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the east wall of a rear room was a rectangular niche that sat 1.35m above the floor. The interior of the niche was decorated with red lines and spots on a white background. The niche also had a tile projecting base.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 49 (#169)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2010
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