About this object
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ID:
20005
Production date:
Roman; late 2nd-early 3rd century
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Location:
In Store
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This late 2nd century marble head of the god Mithras was found underneath the floor of a temple. The temple was built around AD 240 and for about 100 years was used to worship Mithras. It was possibly built by a former soldier of the second legion, initiated into Mithraism in France. < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 367 mm; W 170 mm (at base of neck); D 200 mm (overall), WT 20000g (20kg) (overall)
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Materials
stone; marble
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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