Tauroctony on intaglio

TNMM 755

Large octagonal intaglio engraved with a scene representing Mithras sacrificing the bull. The scene is flanked by two dioscuri. In the field two busts of divinities, a sun, a caduceus, an eagle, an arrow, stars, a scorpion, a dolphin and an agate capride. 17th - 18th century Length: 8 cm