Gell, William: Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii ; the result of excavations since 1819 ; in two volumes (Band 2) (London, 1832)

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cula, as appears by the cow, though there
be no inscription, as there is upon the three
seats of the same metal of bronze.

The recesses between the atlantes which
sustain the upper cornice were probably
used for the garments of the bathers. The
defect in the angle on the left is occasioned
by an awkwardness in the plan of one of
the scholse in the natatio, which interferes
with it.

The window here is not in the centre,
but was probably closed with glass like the
others, and with cross bars of brass. The
hole for the lamp was so contrived as to give
light both to this apartment and to the sta-
tion which is supposed to have been that of
the bath-keeper in the court.

The superior decoration of this chamber
was probably owing to the greater resort
of visiters, it being only heated to a genial
temperature.

The door on the right leads to the la-
conicum.