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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP481
IX. ii. 11
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP482
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the north wall of the shop was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.30m above the floor. The interior of the niche was coated in red paint. The base of the niche appears to have been made from tile. The owner of this property is believed to have been the same as the shop next door.
References:
Boyce 1937, pp. 80-81 (#393)
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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