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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP335
VII. i. 36/37
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP334
Room function:
Unknown
Description:
Located in the northeast corner of a room off the atrium was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.35m above the floor. It had a heavy projecting base, which stuck out 0.20m from the wall. The interior of the niche was coated with white stucco and outlined with red stripes.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 61 (#241)
Image reference:
Benton 2009 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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