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PP364

VII. iii. 29

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Niche, Wall Painting

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

In the southwest corner of the portico was a semi-circular niche. The niche sat 1.25m above the floor. The vaulted ceiling was decorated with a painted shell. On the wall above the niche was a painted pediment and below it was a single serpent beside an altar.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 65 (#270)

Image reference:

Pompeii in Pictues (Date Unknown)

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