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Monumentum

CIMRM 599

Mithras being born from the rock (petrogenia), acquired in Rome and formerly kept in Berlin.
Mithras being born from the rock.

Mithras being born from the rock.
Lupa.at

 
The New Mithraeum
12 Jan 2026

TNMM 1113 ↔ CIMRM 599

White marble statue (H. 0.29), bought by Gerhard in Rome. Before World-War II in the Altes Museum at Berlin.

The naked Mithras, being born from the rock with upraised arms. He is visible as far as his hips and he wears a Phrygian cap on his curly hair. The two arms have been restored in a few places. Originally he may have carried a torch and dagger.

References

Creuzer, Deutsche Schrijten, II (2), 292 n. 1; Boetticher, Nachtrag zu Verz. der Bildw., No. 891; Maionica, Felsengeburt, 40 No. VII; Verz. Ant. SkulPt., No. 227; MMM II 227 No. 62 and fig. 58.

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