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PP389

VII. vi. 35/36

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

-

Structural type:

Aedicula, Stucco Relief

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

On the west wall of the shop space was a cult space carried out in stucco relief. It consisted of an aedicula (0.90 h by 0.75 w) with a base, pediment, supporting columns, and a cylindrical altar in the centre carried out in a higher relief. Around the altar was coiled a serpent. Near to the serpent was the graffito: MARS. It is not preserved today.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 68 (#294); PPM 1996 Vol VII, p. 207.

Image reference:

Warscher (Date Unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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