Gell, William; Gandy, John P. : Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii (Band 1) (London, 1824)

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PLATE II.

STREET OF THE TOMBS.

The Triclinium. This does not appear to have
been the property of an individual; at least no
inscription remains to point out by whom it was
prepared. The enclosed space was open to the
sky; and the walls, covered with stucco, were
painted in compartments1. A pediment raised
on that next the street is one of the frequent
instances of bad taste to be observed at Pompeii:
under it was the entrance, little more than four
feet high. Opposite, around three sides of a
pedestal formed to sustain the table, was a raised
seat, or bank, about 1 foot 9 inches in height,
upon the inclined surface of which, lecti, or mat-
tresses, were spread for the party to recline upon.
This triclinium seems capable of affording space
for nine persons, who were so placed that the
feet were kept on that part farthest removed
from the front; the head of every succeeding
individual being near the bosom of his neigh-
bour. The table, which was removeable at

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