THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP504
IX. iii. 15
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
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)