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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion

PP357
VII. iii. 11/12
Cult Space Type:
Shrine




Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP358, PP359
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the east wall of the shop space was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.20m above the floor and its interior was coated with white stucco and outlined with red stripes. The base of the niche was made from tile.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 64 (#263)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2006
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