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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP594
House of Ceres (I. ix. 13-14)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Unknown
Description:
Located on the north wall of a room was an arched niche. The niche had a projecting tile base. The interior of the niche was coated in stucco. A terracotta bust of Ceres and a small stone altar were also found in the house, although it is uncertain if they are related to the niche.
References:
Pompeii In Pictures 2009.
Image reference:
Pompeii in Pictures 2009
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