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PP345

VII. i. 40-43

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP344

Structural type:

Niche

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

In the northeast corner of the atrium was a semi-circular niche. The niche sat 0.56m above the floor. The interior was plastered. The niche was decorated with a painted pattern of small coloured blocks in the manner of the first or second style. The niche was later repainted over and apparently used for storage.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 61 (#244); Giacobello 2008, p. 244 (A24)

Image reference:

Haug 2019 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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