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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.
 
The New Mithraeum
27 Feb 2026
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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