Plaster replica of a Roman dedication slab

Made:
180-220 CE

Plaster replica of a Roman dedication slab, with a relief depicting Aesculapius and Salus (Hygieia), dedicated by a Doctor in the Roman Army in Britain, original probably 180-220, English(?) , cast 1879-1920

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654561
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 610 mm
max.: width 400 mm
max.: thickness 90 mm
type:
relief and cast

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