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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP230
VI. i. 14
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the north wall of the main room was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.10m above the floor with its interior walls coated in red stucco. The niche had a slight projecting base of terracotta.
References:
Boyce 1937, p. 43 (#137)
Image reference:
Binns 2010 (Via Pompeii in Pictures)
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