Where Is Bronze plaque of Mithras slaying the bull?

Q: Where can I see Bronze plaque of Mithras slaying the bull?

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to mid-2nd–early 3rd century CE. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 14 x 11 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (35.6 x 29.5 x 4.4 cm).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Ancient Roman This Roman work, dating to mid-2nd–early 3rd century CE. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 14 x 11 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (35.6 x 29.5 x 4.4 cm).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to mid-2nd–early 3rd century CE. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 14 x 11 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. (35.6 x 29.5 x 4.4 cm).

It's made from Bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Bronze plaque of Mithras slaying the bull

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