Roman bronze figure of Mithras

R251

£145.00

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A small solid cast votive bronze figure of Mithras, the god is depicted wearing a typical Phrygian cap and heavy drapery. Mithraism originated around the same time as Christianity and was a mysterious cult which became popular with Roman soldiers.

Culture
Roman, 1st to 3rd Century AD

Size
3.5 x 3 cms

Condition
Losses as shown in the photographs

Provenance
Ex. private collection, Paris, France; acquired on the French art market during the past 30 years

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