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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion

PP521
IX. vi. E and F
Cult Space Type:
Shrine




Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche, Wall Painting
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
On the east wall of the shop space was a rectangular niche. The niche sat 1.10m above the floor, its ceiling was peaked, and its interior was coated in white stucco and outlined in red. On the wall around the niche was a cult painting. Of this, only a cornucopia was visible at the time of excavation.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 87 (#433)
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2005
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