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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
Roman Domestic Religion
PP472
Caupona of Primus (IX. i. 15/16)
Cult Space Type:
Shrine
Date:
79 A.D.
Features:
Niche
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room function:
Commercial space (Hospitality)
Description:
In the east wall of the shop was an arched niche. The niche sat 1.35m above the floor. Photographs indicate that the interior of the niche was plastered with traces of red paint.
References:
Boyce 1937, p.79 (#384)
Image reference:
Monteix 2003
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