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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP415
VII. xii. 15/16
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the west wall of the shop was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.25m above the floor. It had a projecting base with a stucco simple moulded cornice running below it. A dark red painted line on the ceiling can be seen following the curve of the ceiling of the niche.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 71 (#320)
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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