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PP474

IX, I, 22 (House of M. Epidi Sabini)

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

Structural type:

Aediucla

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

In the south east corner of the atrium was an aedicula shrine. This consisted of a high masonry podium decorated with stucco relief along its edge. Above this sat a Doric column and two rectangular pilasters which supported a roof with elaborate entablatures and cornicing and two pediments. The stucco moulding on these featured various styles including lotuses and clovers, corollas, egg and dart, and clovers and tangs. All of the features were further decorated with red detailing. Additionally, the single central column was painted in red and yellow imitation marble. The entire structure was coated in stucco and painted. The interior and exterior walls of the structure were decoated with painted ornamentation of red, green, and yellow and included depictions of doorways, garlands with taeniae with birds perching, and candelabra. On the base, in the centre of the painted doorway structure was a pegasus, present on both faces of the structure. At the bottom of the base was a red stripe with plants painted underneath. Against the south and west sides of the shrine was a low step which could have served as a pedestal for statuettes. The decoration of the shrine was carried out in fourth style.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 80 (#386); Giacobello 2008, p. 248 (A35)

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