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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP607
House of the Glass Vases (VI. v. 5)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
Located on the east wall of the atrium was a niche. The niche had a trapezoidal shape, with a pointed top appearing to mimic a sort of aedicula structure. No decoration survives.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 46 (#153); Pompeii In Pictures 2005, 2007, 2018
Image reference:
Durand 2018 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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