Work on excavation in the same places was restarted (except for the part on the north side), and almost the whole peristyle is now completely cleared. This peristyle consists of 7 columns on the short side.
On the south side, are 4 pilasters next to 4 columns, carrying marble statuettes of a Bacchus and 2 Satyrs. The statuette from the column at the south-east corner is missing. In front of the statuette next to the column at the south-west corner is a circular marble basin; and in front of the 2 statuettes of the central columns is also a marble basin, and another circular basin is in front of the south-east column where the statuette is missing.
On the east side, starting from the south side, the fourth and fifth columns were also equipped with statuettes, although these have not been found, and in front there was the usual marble basin, which was found in several pieces; in the next intercolumniation a circular table came to light, also in several pieces, which is supported by 3 table legs with lion’s head and feet. On the north side, which is not completely cleared, as was said, has come to light at a distance of 3.50 m from the columns, and in the centre, a rectangular basin of Greek marble, shell-shaped, in the middle of which is a sea creature in low relief and further in front on the same axis a column for jetting out water. Two herms with small columns decorated in relief with leaves stand further in front, topped by two-faced heads, of a bearded figure on one side and a woman on the other; and finally another small column rises up nearby, without its table. On the west side, between the north-west column and the other one to the west, between the third and fourth columns, next to which are two statuettes depicting two cherubs, is another marble basin.
Plate 9.2 J66b Peristyle garden in the House of the Vettii
J67 14 May 1895
In the kitchen of the house currently being excavated the following came to light: Bronze. A cauldron 326 mm in diameter, in a poor state of preservation. Another, its belly and lip damaged, also poorly preserved; 336 mm in diameter. Another, 337 mm in diameter. A fourth, its edge broken, 286 mm in diameter. Cauldron with moveable handle, 223 mm in diameter. Iron. A gridiron in fragments. A fragmentary tripod. A second tripod, also broken. Terracotta. Pot-bellied vessel, with a handle, with neck ending in the shape of an oil jar; 254 mm high. Ordinary vessel with narrow and short neck, with a thin handle, 268 mm high. Six other similar vessels, 193—257 mm high. A narrow-necked flask with thin handles, 344 mm high. A widemouthed vessel, and two thin handles, 328 mm high. A shallow basin 300 mm internal diameter. Marble. Statuette of male figure, headless, and lacking left arm, right forearm and toes; 830 mm high. Another statuette, restored by the ancients themselves, with head of Satyr and club in left hand. Lacks right leg, left foot, and right hand; 840 mm high.
J68 15-17 May 1895
No finds.
J69 18 May 1895
In the second room, to the right of the peristyle of the house currently excavated, was found: Lead. A weight, on one side of which is inscribed: EME and on the other: HABEBIS. In the room to the left of the large reception room were found three bronze hinges.
J70 20 May 1895
In the room mentioned were found another two bronze hinges {and another two also found on 23 May}.
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