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Pompeii: House of Cissonii, atrium (VII 7, 2)
Pompeii: Atrium of House of Cissonii (photo: Athena Review)
The House of Cissonii is also called the Casa de Trittolemo (VII 7, 2). This view shows the atrium which contains a
marble impluvium. A series of stucco-covered columns lead to the
tablinium with fresco paintings in the 2nd + 4th styles, most of which
were destroyed in World War II.
The house was excavated in 1859-1871. A large garden beyond the house contained an altar painted with flowers and dedicated to Lares or household gods. In AD 79 the house belonged to L. Calpurnius Diogenes.
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