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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP262
House of the Small Fountain (VI. viii. 23 and 24)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP263
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the north wall of the atrium was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.45m above the floor. The interior of the niche was coated in red stucco, matching the surrounding walls.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 29 (#172)
Image reference:
Ferebee 2017 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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