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PP475

IX. i. 25/26

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP476

Room function:

Commercial space (Hospitality)

Description:

In the east wall of the shop space was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.0m above the floor and was referred to as a niche of the Penates by early scholars. The niche had a projecting tile base and its interior was coated in stucco.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 80 (#387)

Image reference:

Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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