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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP289
VI. xiv. 18/19
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Industrial and Other)
Description:
Located on the north wall of the main commercial space was a rectangular niche that sat 2.10m above the floor. The niche was set into a white stucco panel which was bordered by red stripes. The interior of the niche was coated in white stucco with the floor projecting slightly from the wall. In the centre of the floor of the niche was a masonry block that would have served as either an altar or a statuette base.
References:
Boyce 1937, pp. 52-53 (#199)
Image reference:
Warscher (Date Unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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