THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP493
IX. ii. 26
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Aediucla, Stucco Relief, Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
Against the north wall of the atrium stood an aedicula shrine. It consisted of a high masonry podium coated in red stucco. On the front of the podium was painted a cylindrical altar furnished with offerings. Around the altar were two serpents. The top of the podium rawas adorned with a heavy cornice decorated with a red frieze of moulded stucco. On top of the base sat two columns which supported an architrave decorated with a triple band of stucco moulding including a large scalloped pattern. On top of the architrave sat a flat roof. The space within the aedicula was partially closed off, with walls present on the two sides. The back wall of the aedicula was decorated with painted shrubs and birds on a yellow background. The side walls were painted in red and yellow imitation marble. On the exterior of both side walls were painted hippogriffs and two dolphins. The structure dates to the last phase of the house.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 82 (#404); Giacobello 2008, p. 249 (A37)
Image reference:
Bazzani 1886 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)