Lot no. 108
Roman Silver Statuette of Aesculapius God of Medicine and Healing. 1st-2nd century A.D. Standing wearing a loosely draped himation, with caduceus resting on the right hip; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1995,0702.1. 75 grams total, 55 mm including stand (2 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Ex Ancient Art, North London, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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