Black stone plaque

Made:
700-400 BCE
Black stone plaque, carved in low relief

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Black stone plaque, carved in low relief
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Black stone plaque, carved in low relief, shows human figure being bitten by a large snake, possibly Syrian, 700BC-400BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A79817
Materials:
slate, ? material
type:
plaque
credit:
Arouani Brothers