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PP348

VII. ii. 25

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP349

Structural type:

Niche, Stucco Relief

Room function:

Viridarium/Garden

Description:

On the east wall of the garden was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.52m above the floor. The interior was painted green and blue with the vault of the niche adorned with stucco in the shape of a shell. The wall around the niche opening was painted with a typical garden scene on a yellow and red background and included plants, flowers, and birds.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 63 (#254); Giacobello 2008, p. 279 (#V63)

Image reference:

Bazzani (Date Unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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