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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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Title: Bronze snake
Period: Classical
Date: 5th century BCE 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
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