Monumentum

Mithras head of Walbrook

The Mithras's head of Walbrook probable belonged to a life-size scene of the god scarifying the bull.

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14 Jun 2009

Updated on 15 Aug 2021

Mithras head of London
Museum of London

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Marble head of Mithras in Phrygian cap. The head probably formed part of a life-size bull-slaying scene that stood in the temple. Mithras's eyes are turned away from the actual deed of slaying the bull.

Data

Location
Walbrook, London (United Kingdom)

Current location
Museum of London London (United Kingdom)

Type
Sculpture Mithras
Labels
Phygian cap

Dimensions H. 37 W. D. cm
Dating 2nd century
Material Marble

Canonical URI
mithraeum.eu/monument/122
CIMRM 815

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