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PP548

IX, ix, 11

Cult Space Type:

Shrine

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Date:

79 A.D.

Associated
Cult Spaces: 

PP549, PP550, PP593

Structural type:

Niche, Wall Painting

Room function:

Atrium

Description:

On the west wall of the atrium was an irregular arched niche. The niche sat 1.50m above the floor. The interior of the niche was coated in white stucco and was decorated with plants with red flowers. This decoration extended to the walls around the niche where further plants were added as well as a bird. Above the niche was a garland. On the left side of the niche was a fragmentary Lar. In the floor of the niche was a hole intended for the base of a statuette.

References:

Boyce 1937, pp. 91-92 (#461); Giacobello 2008, p. 287 (V84)

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