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PP317

VI. xvi. 20-24

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche

Room function:

Unknown

Description:

On the eastern wall of the central room was a pilaster that jutted out. On the northern side of the pilaster was a rectangular niche, sitting 1.40m above the floor. On the wall below the niche were two large yellow serpents painted on a red background. The interior of the niche was coated in red stucco.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 59 (#225); Wallace Hadrill 1994, p. 216

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2005

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