Plaster replica of a Greek marble relief

Made:
1860-1920

Plaster replica of a Greek marble relief, depicts Hygeia leaning on pilaster, original from Athens, possibly 400BC-380BC. Cast 1860-1920

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654865
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 540 mm
width 570 mm
max.: thickness 80 mm
weight 9.2kg
type:
relief and cast
credit:
Gillieran, M.

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