Gell, William: Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii ; the result of excavations since 1819 ; in two volumes (Band 1) (London, 1832)

10 POMPEIANA.

inches square and two feet in height, with
two iron cramps for fastening the feet of the
statue or vase, and this inscription:

philippvs. melissa. e7

favstI
ianvarits. piricati

qvartionis

ivcvndvs. holconi

anterotis

avctvs. helvi

ntmphodoti;

ministri. avg.

IVSSV

M. LVCRETI MANLIA. n1 I. AIBIENISTAl U. V. ID

h. EVMACHI. FVSCI. N. HERENNI. VERI. D. V.

V. A. S.P.P.

CN. DOMITIO. CAMIIXO. ARRYNTO

COS.

From a comparison of the Fasti Consulares
with the list of Bishop Idatius, it seems pro-
bable that this inscription may be dated
about 32 years after Christ. Between this
house and the Temple of Mercury is an
arched kiln, said to have been used for
making lime. Directly opposite this gate
of the Pantheon is the well, about 116 feet