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PP358

VII. iii. 11/12

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Aediucla, Altar

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP357, PP359

Room function:

Viridarium/Garden

Description:

Against the south wall of the garden stood an aedicula shrine. The structure sat on a high podium and consisted of two columns supporting a pediment. The columns were painted yellow, with the frieze consisting of a red background with yellow floral motifs. Within it was found a terracotta altar and three bronze statuettes depicting Minerva, Harpocrates, and a Lar. From the ceiling of the structure hung a lamp. A masonry altar stood before the shrine. Giacobello noted that the structure no longer survives today, however, images of the shrine provided by the Archaeological Park suggests otherwise.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 64 (#264); Giacobello 2008, p. 280 (V65)

Image reference:

Pompeii Sites (Date Unknown)

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