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PP343

House of Gavius Rufus (VII. ii. 16)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

In the west wall of the peristyle were two large niches. One of the niches was originally fitted with a wooden door, the other with shelving. The back wall of one of the niches was painted with red, green, and yellow bands. During excavation, a series of statues were found on the ground in front of the niches. These included Fortuna holding a cornucopia and rudder, Minerva carrying a spear and patera, Apollo holding a laurel branch and patera, a Lar, and a bust of a female figure. Numerous other objects were found including gold earrings, a bronze bracelet, hundreds of pieces of coral, and a small glass amphora.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 62 (#251); PPM 1996 Vol VI, pp. 557-558; Giacobello 2008, p. 279 (V61)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictures 2009

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