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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP218
V. iv. 9
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche, Stucco Relief
Associated
Cult Spaces:
PP216, PP217, PP219
Room function:
Atrium
Description:
On the east side of the atrium was a cult space. This cult space was set into a pillar. On the west side of this pillar was an arched niche with a projecting base, with sat 1.02m above the floor. Above was a stucco relief of a laurel wreath with taeniae, painted yellow. In the niche was found various items including an iron knife with a bronze handle, an iron hammer, and a bronze rosette. Above this niche was another rectangular niche, however, it appears to have been used for storage purposes.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 41 (#124); Giacobello 2008, p. 179 (#45)
Image reference:
Warscher (Date unknown) (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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