House of the Ceii, Roman residential structure in Pompeii, Italy.
The House of the Ceii is a Roman residential structure in Pompeii with a four-column atrium containing a fountain in the impluvium. The living spaces are decorated with Third Style paintings that adorn multiple rooms.
The residence was excavated between 1913 and 1914 and belonged to magistrate Lucius Ceius Secundus, as shown by electoral inscriptions on its facade. These inscriptions date from the period before Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE.
The wall frescoes show hunting scenes with wolves, tigers, and lions that reflect the artistic tastes of Roman society. These images reveal the daily interests and values of the wealthy people who lived here.
The ruins are open daily and entry is included with your ticket to the Pompeii archaeological park. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the different rooms and their decorations.
Garden paintings feature Egyptian-style landscapes with Nile Delta animals, suggesting the house owner may have had ties to the Isis cult. Such Eastern designs signaled wealth and cosmopolitan interests among Roman households.
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