Pompeiana : the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii : the result of excavations since 1819 (1835)
Gell, William, Sir, 1777-1836, Uwins, Thomas, 1782-1857, Beever, W. A, Moses, Henry, 1782?-1870, Tingle, James, fl. 1824-1850, Havell, Daniel, d. 1826?, Havell, Frederick James, 1801-1840, Kelsall, W, Henshall, J., fl. 1828-1850, Varrall, J. C, Allen, James Baylis, 1803-1876, Winkles, B, Starling, Schmollinger, W, Smollenger, Kernott, J. H, Higham, Thomas, 1796-1844, Gladwin, George, fl. 1821-1838, Faithorn, E, Fisher, S, Fenner, Sears & Co · London : Lewis A. Lewis · leaf 36
f the inconvenient width oftwo feet, runs round the court to catch therain-water. It is probable that the areawas entirely occupied with flowers, as earthwas found. The portico is generally abouteio-ht feet nine inches wide : in front of thegreat triclinium, however, the breadth is tenfeet. The… … POMPEIANA. 21 This receptacle contained fish for the amuse-ment, and perhaps sustenance, of the family.A smaller cistern, probably, contained waterfor drinking. The whole court measuresabout eighty palms by forty-seven ; and asno building on the south or western sidescan ever have existed to…
Architecture, Roman
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