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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
PP521
IX, vi, E and F
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Associated
Cult Spaces:
Structural type:
Niche, Wall Painting
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 caoted 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:
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