Plaster cast copy of an oculist's seal

Made:
Unattributed

Plaster cast copy of an oculist's seal, with inscriptions on four sides and plaster impression, original Roman

Plaster impression of 4 inscriptions on an oculist's seal

Plaster impression of 4 inscriptions on an oculist's seal

Plaster cast copy of an oculist's seal

Plaster cast copy of an oculist's seal

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640139
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
length 46 mm
width 38 mm
height 11 mm
type:
oculists' seals

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