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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP472
IX, I, 15/16 (Caupona of Primus)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Structural type:
Niche
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the east wall of the shop was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.35m above the floor. Photographs indicate that the interior of the niche was plastered with traces of red paint.
References:
Boyce 1937, p.79 (#384)
Image reference:
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