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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion


PP641
VI. vii. 18 (House of Adonis)
Cult Space Type:
Altar



Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Altar
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Peristyle/Portico
Description:
Within the peristyle, although likely not in situ, was a stone altar. The altar was photographed by Warsher in the 1930s, which showed a relief on one side of the altar. This depicted a bulls head with a flower garland adorning it. Only one side of the altar was photographed and so it is uncertain if the other sides also possesed depictions.
References:
Warsher ca. 1930s "[Pompeii (Italy), Region.VI.7.18 : House of Adonis, peristyle, altar]" No. 1558, Warsher Collection, American Academy in Rome.
Image reference:
Warsher ca. 1930s "[Pompeii (Italy), Region.VI.7.18 : House of Adonis, peristyle, altar]" No. 1558, Warsher Collection, American Academy in Rome.
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