9. A sign of wealth, was to have a
hypoclaust system such as was
used in the baths, that provided
heated floors.
10. Other indications of wealth were the number of
decorations in the form of mosaics and frescoes.
This mosaic
remains in
Pompeii, but
many of the
splendid and
more detailed
mosaics were
transported as
per early
archaeological
practice and
installed at the
Naples
Archaeological
Museum.
Mosaics
11. Location of the faun in
the first peristylum
The location of the mosaics
within the house can be seen in
this map.
12.
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14.
15. The remains of the mosaic. The size is immense, and the owner
of such an enormous artwork must have had exceeding wealth.
