A few examples of appraisal values for
MITHRA

• SIDNEY GROSS (AMERICAN, 1921-1969).
  SIDNEY GROSS (AMERICAN, 1921-1969). Oil on canvas. "Mithra". Signed lower left. From a Long Island, NY collection. Dimensions: 66" high x 66" wide Condition: Unframed. Craquelure.
• JOE STEFANELLI (AMERICAN, B. 1921).
  JOE STEFANELLI (AMERICAN, B. 1921). Acrylic on canvas. "Mithra Dialogue". 1988. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum label affixed verso. From a New York collection. Dimensions: 40" high x 50" wide Condition: Good.
• (3 PC) PARTHIAN KINGDOM SILVER
  (3 PC) PARTHIAN KINGDOM SILVER DRACHMA COINSDESCRIPTION: (3 Pc) A three piece collection of ancient Parthian Kingdom silver drachma coins. includes: (1) Parthia Orodes i (90-80 B.C.) D: 19mm (1) Parthia Orodes ii (57-38 B.C.) D: 20mm (1) Parthia Mithradates ii (123-88 B.C.) D: 21mm CIRCA: See Above. DIMENSIONS: See Above. CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• THRACIAN COIN - MITHRADATES VI OF
  THRACIAN COIN - MITHRADATES VI OF PONTUSMithradates VI of Pontus tetradrachm, Odessus mint, Thrace, c. 85-70 BCE. Obverse shows Pontus VI in profile wearing the Heraclesian lion skin. Reverse shows a seated Zeus with Greek lettering. Dimensions: Diameter: 1 in. SKU: 01349 Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email lia@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• ROMAN 21K+ GOLD / BONE EARRINGS
  ROMAN 21K+ GOLD / BONE EARRINGS BULL HEADS (PR)Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A matched pair of incredible 88% gold earrings (equivalent to 21K+), each with a curved, twisted gold stem that fits neatly into a loop under the chin of an exquisitely constructed, hollow bull's head. The heads and necks of the bulls have fine details, each with reins and eyes, broad snouts, and projecting ears and horns. At the other terminal of each stem is a flaring conical gold form with ornate style. Where the back of the bull's head meets these cones, there is a spherical cow bone bead, highly polished to a mottled cream color. These earrings would have belonged to an elite Roman woman. Size of each: 1.45" W (3.7 cm); quality of gold: 88% (equivalent to 21K+); total weight: 17.8 grams Roman women - especially of the upper classes - had their ears pierced and wore one set of earrings. Jewelry was particularly important to women in Roman society because it was legally their own property, independent of their husband's wealth, and they could use it as they saw fit. The bull was a sacred symbol in ancient Rome, and during the 2nd to 4th centuries, Romans celebrated the taurobolium, when a bull was sacrificed as an offering to ensure the well-being of the people and the Roman state. The bull was also involved in the religious cult of the Mithraic mysteries, which spread throughout the Roman Empire (there was even a temple to Mithras whose ruins are still visible today in the City of London). Earrings like these may have been worn by a supplicant to one of these religious practices. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #151629 Condition: Slight bending to form, with a few tiny tears in the gold, but overall these are in excellent condition, with light wear commensurate with age and handling. A professional jeweler could make these wearable.
• ROMAN IMPERIAL STATUE BULL STRIDING
  ROMAN IMPERIAL STATUE BULL STRIDING FORWARDRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A handsome brass statue of a humped bull depicted in the midst of motion, striding forward in a strikingly naturalistic pose. The body of the bull is proud with rippling musculature, a humped neck, powerful haunches, and an emphasized, ridged dewlap. His massive horns project outward symmetrically from just above horizontal ears. He turns his head slightly to his left as if taking note of the viewer, displaying veristic details with large eyes and a thick snout. The animal's lengthy tail swishes at his posterior. Size: 3.4" L x 1.3" W x 3.1" H (8.6 cm x 3.3 cm x 7.9 cm); 4.5" H (11.4 cm) on included custom stand. Although the shape of the body is similar to those of zebu bulls, which were bred in India and may have been familiar to a well-traveled or educated Roman, it may also reflect the desire of the sculptor to portray the most masculine, virile bull possible. Some archaeological evidence also suggests that Romans imported the zebu bull - only the bulls - to be sacrificial animals, again because of their masculine appearance. This is certainly a portrait of a powerful animal, with a gorgeous turquoise patina! Often seen as a fertility symbol, the bull was a sacred icon in ancient Rome, and during the 2nd to 4th centuries, Romans celebrated the taurobolium, when a bull was sacrificed as an offering to ensure the wellbeing of the people and the Roman state. The bull was also involved in the religious cult of the Mithraic mysteries, which was centered on the god Mithras and spread throughout the Roman Empire (there was even a temple to Mithras whose ruins are still visible today in the City of London). The scorpion would further tie into this myth, as it was believed that Mithras slayed a sacred bull with the help of a scorpion, along with other animals. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 09.221.20e and 09.221.20f. Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Gallery, New York, New York, USA; ex-German private collection; Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, December 2012 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #127491 Condition: A tiny loss (probably a casting flaw) to bottom of one back hoof. Otherwise generally excellent with deep green patina. Attached to modern marble stand.
• 9TH C. INDIAN STONE TEMPLE PANEL
  9TH C. INDIAN STONE TEMPLE PANEL TRIMURTI & CONSORTSSouth Asia, India, Middle Kingdom period, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A high relief stone panel carving of the Brahmanical Triad, flanked by a female consort, possibly Saraswati, and smaller celestial attendants. The Brahmanical triad or Trimurti - the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva- are the sacred trinity representing the supreme deity of Hinduism - in which Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer/transformer are personified as a holy triad. Here the three faces are visible, one facing front and two in profile, framed by a lotus or rosette halo, and the four arms hold attributes of prayer beads and lotus flowers. This panel was once part of a temple or shrine and is wonderfully preserved with beautiful artistry! Size: 21" L x 5" W x 19.5" H (53.3 cm x 12.7 cm x 49.5 cm); 22.5" H (57.2 cm) on included custom stand. The Trimurti, meaning 3 forms, is considered the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction are personified as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, respectively. Starting in the 8th century CE, Hindus dedicated temples to the Trimurti - the most famous include the Baroli Trimurti Temple, the Elephanta Caves, the Mithrananthapuram Trimurti Temple, the Prambanan Trimurti Temple, Savadi Trimurti Temple, and Thripaya Trimurti Temple. This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179506 Condition: Panel is fragment of a larger piece. Upper righthand corner piece is reattached, break is visible on the verso and does not affect overall presentation. Old losses and abrasions, especially to high pointed areas- losses to noses, headdresses, feet, and hands on figures. Minor more recent chips. Softening to finer details, weathering commensurate with age and exposure. Overall excellent.
• PONTUS. AMISOS. C.85-65 BC. AE23
  PONTUS. AMISOS. C.85-65 BC. AE23 Large coin from time of Mithradates The Great featuring Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian helmet / AMISOY, Pegasus grazing left; Amisos mint.
• [Mardi Gras] High Priests of
  [Mardi Gras] High Priests of Mithras Dance Card with paper insert 1913 "Alice in Wonderland".
• PLASTER CAST AFTER HEAD OF
  PLASTER CAST AFTER HEAD OF MITHRADITES AS ALEXANDER THE GREAT 19 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
• [Mardi Gras] two dance cards
  [Mardi Gras] two dance cards including High Priests of Mithras "Story of the Shah Nemeh" 1904 with pencil; and Krewe of Yami 1913 "Tennyson's Dream of Fair women" with pencil.
• [Mardi Gras] two dance cards
  [Mardi Gras] two dance cards including The Falstaffians 1911 "A Legend of the North" with pencil; and High Priests of Mithras 1913 "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" with pencil.
• [Mardi Gras] two dance cards
  [Mardi Gras] two dance cards including High Priests of Mithras 1905 "Evolution of Music" with pencil; and High Priests of Mithras 1914 "Egypt" with pencil.
• [Mardi Gras] two dance cards
  [Mardi Gras] two dance cards including High Priests of Mithras 1905 "Egypt" with pencil; and The Falstaffians 1913 "Laila and Majnun" with pencil.
• [Mardi Gras] a large group of
  [Mardi Gras] a large group of ball ephemera including various invitations programs and admit cards from the Krewes of Diana Dorians Eros Excalibur Harlequins Hermes Iris Les Marionettes Mithras Mokana Knights of Momus Moslem Mystery Mystic Club Niobeans Nereus and Nippon (approx. 30 pcs.)
• [Mardi Gras] a Krewe of Mithras
  [Mardi Gras] a Krewe of Mithras sterling silver coin locket krewe favor and a Twelfth Night Revelers sterling silver tea caddy spoon (Thorvald Marthinsen Norway); together with a sterling silver Beauvoir souvenir spoon (3 pcs.)