Marble Fragment of a Mithras Relief

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd-3rd century A.D.

Material: Marble

Dimensions: 24 cm high

Price: Sold

Ref: 3223

Provenance: Private collection Werner Kopainigg, Vienna.

Condition: Fragment

Description: Marble fragment of a Mithras relief depicting the originally right side of the image area. Still depicted is the standing figure of Mithras’ servant Cautes, holding in his left hand a stick. To the right of Cautes are three image registers depicting scenes of the Mithras legend. In the centre relief two dogs and an altar. Mounted.