Tauroctony from Sárkeszi

Rectangular limestone slab with a rounded top, dating from the end of the 2nd century AD, measuring 48.5 x 56 x 10.5 cm. The centrepiece of the slab is an arched niche depicting the scene of Mithras slaying the bull. In the image, the god is dressed in long trousers and a long sleeved tunic over which is draped a chlamys fastened with a round-shaped brooch. On his head he wears a Phrygian cap and is depicted looking upwards.

Mithras is flanked by two figures: Cautes, slightly to the right, and Cautopates with crossed legs. Both figures are dressed in oriental clothing and each holds an Amazon shield to their left…