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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP332
House of Siricus (VII. i. 25 and 47)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP330, PP331, PP333
Room function:
Peristyle/Portico
Description:
On the north wall of the peristyle, near the western corner, was a large arched niche. Within the niche was a large masonry base, which is believed to be a statue base. This masonry structure was stepped. The interior of the niche was coated in stucco, with remnants of red paint visible.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 60 (#238)
Image reference:
Puffer 2017 (via Pompeii in Pictures)
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