Anatomical Votive

Oct 26, 2013 09:16



Anatomical Votive. Marble
Found near the Pnyx in Athens
2nd/3rd Century AD. Roman
Marble votive relief with eyes. It was dedicated to Zeus, and placed in the shrine by one Philomation, either in the hope of preventing eye disease or a thank-offering for a cure.
Source: British Museum

Рельефы, Интересности, Медицина

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