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Stete in basalt (H. 0. 94 Br. 0. 30 D. 0. 22) found in the centre of the cella.
Wolff-Cumont, 59, 84ft and PI. I, la-le; MMM II 376f, i and figs. 289-291; Loeschke in TrH 316 fig. 5; Koepp, Germ. Rom. , IV, 55 and Pl. XXXIII; Esp. Rec. Germ., 104ft No. 157 and fig. See fig. 293.
The stele is decorated on three sides with reliefs; the back is partially rough. The reliefs are divided into two parts by a horizontal rim.
A) The front has the form of an aedicola. In a niche with two Corinthian columns is the representation of Mithras' rockbirth. In his upraised hands a torch (l. h. ) and a knife (r. h. ); no Phrygian cap. The pediment has on its cornice an inscription, which is continued on the horizontal rim and on the pedestal. In the pediment a leaf ornament.
CIL XIII 7369; MMM II No. 441.
L. H. 0. 025-0. 03.
D(eo) inv(icto) Mit(hrae) / Senilius Car/antinus / c(ivis) Medio/m(atricus)
V(otum) s(olvit) l(ibens) l(aetus) m(erito) / Sive Cracissiu[s].
Cracissius: " Minime legere licet litteram s cum Cumontio" 1 (CIL which for the rest gives an unacceptable explanation).
In a horizontal rim:
P(etram) genetricem.
B) Left side: in a niche between two columns standing Cautes in Oriental dress and cross-legged. With both hands he holds the torch upwards. On the base a representation of an eagle with outstretched wings sitting on a globe with a thunderbolt in its claws. The sphere is divided by two ribbons and is decorated seven stars. In the pediment a rosette. In the horizontal rim:
Caute
On the base:
Celum
C) Right side: in a niche between two columns standing Cautopates in the usual dress and attitude with the torch downwards. On the base a representation of a reclining figure in long curly hair and beard. His l. arm leans upon a vase from which water pours forth. In his upraised r. h. he holds an anchor (Oceanus).
In the horizontal rim:
Caut(o)p(ati)
On the base:
Oceanum
The three sides of the roof of the temple-like building are covered with tiles. On the four corners the heads of the wind-gods were represented only one of which is preserved. He has swollen jaws and has a diadem in his long hair.
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