Statue

ID:

20005

Production date:

Roman; late 2nd-early 3rd century

Location:

On Display: Museum of London: Roman London: Mithraeum

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

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.

The religion was a secret cult, mainly for men who valued virtue, honour and courage. These would have been soldiers and provincial administrators who took their religion and beliefs with them wherever they travelled in the empire. < Hide

Measurements

H 367 mm; W 170 mm (at base of neck); D 200 mm

Materials

stone; marble

Last Updated

2020-06-16