Small plaster replica of a Greek marble relief

Made:
1860-1920
Small plaster replica of a Greek marble relief

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Small plaster replica of a Greek marble relief
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Small plaster replica of a Greek marble relief, depicting Hygeia feeding a serpent, original possibly 5th to 3rd centuries BC, cast 1860-1920

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654882
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 450 mm
width 240 mm
max.: thickness 30 mm
type:
relief and cast
credit:
Nanny, Felix

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