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Monumentum

Sandstone base with Medusa and torchbearer from Carnuntum

Sandstone base carved on two sides, with a head of Medusa framed by acanthus leaves and a reclining lion holding a head between its forelegs.
Block in sandstone with head of Medussa and lion.

Block in sandstone with head of Medussa and lion.
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The New Mithraeum
27 Feb 2026

TNMM 1405 ↔ CIMRM 1694

Base or block in sandstone (H. 0.47 Br. 0.56 D. 0.44).

The base is sculptured on two sides. Head of Medusa between acanthus-Ieaves; lying lion to the right with a head between his forelegs.

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