Bronze snake

Period:
Classical
Date:
5th century B.C. or later
Culture:
Greek
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (4.4 x 14.6 x 7.3 cm)
Classification:
Bronzes
Credit Line:
Rogers Fund, 1919
Accession Number:
19.192.77
  • Description

    The snake, a mysterious and remote animal, was a symbol used in the worship of various deities in antiquity, including Athena, Asklepios, and Dionysos. This snake is said to be from Megara.

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