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PP504

IX. iii. 15

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Features:

Aediucla, Niche

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP505

Room function:

Peristyle/Portico

Description:

Against the east wall of the peristyle stood a simple aedicula shrine. It consisted of a large rectangular base on which two thick walls formed a large rectangular niche which supported a pediment above. A large rectangular recess was present within the base. In the back wall of the niche was a semi-circular recess. The interior of the niche was decorated with red spots on a white background. The tympanum was painted blue, with the recess in the base coated in white stucco. On the exterior of the structure, several parts were outlined by a red stripe.

References:

Boyce 1937, p. 84 (#414); Giacobello 2008, pp. 284-285 (V79)

Image reference:

Warscher (Date Unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)

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