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PP297

VI. xiv. 40

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP298

Structural type:

Aedicula, Niche

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

On the north wall of the atrium were two vaulted niches side by side. The niches sat 3.22m above the floor. A simple aedicula facade was present around the niches, made from projecting tiles. This consisted of a simple pediment above and a thin base below. No other decoration survives.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 54 (#207); Wallace Hadrill 1994, p. 213

Image reference:

Warscher (Date unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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