The New Mithraeum
28 May 2026
Statue in sandstone (H. 0.65 Br. 0.32) found near the entrance of the Mithraeum. See fig. 353.Forrer, MH 43 and Pl. XIV, 1–1a; Esp. Rec. Gaule VII No. 5537 and fig.Youthful naked Mithras being born from the rock. His head, his r. arm and his l.h. are lost. His l. arm is raised up and in his hand the god probably held a torch; in his r.h. he holds a dagger the sheath of which is still visible at his side. Traces of bright green, white and red painting. In the base an inscription:
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