Auction 65 Coins, Weights, Seals, Jewelry, Oil Lamps, Glass, Antiquities
By Archaeological Center Ltd
Sep 27, 2018
Mazal Dagim St., Old City of Jaffa, Israel
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LOT 462:

A SMALL ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF HYGEIA THE GODDESS OF HEALTH

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Sold for: $800
Estimated price :
$ 1,000 - $1,200
Buyer's Premium: 18%
VAT: 18% On commission only
Auction took place on Sep 27, 2018 at Archaeological Center Ltd

A SMALL ROMAN MARBLE TORSO OF HYGEIA THE GODDESS OF HEALTH
2nd-3rd century CE. The standing goddess is wearing a chiton and is feeding a serpent. Hygeia was the daughter of Esklepius, the god of Medicine and appears on several city coins minted in Israel, such as in Tiberias. In good condition. 9.9 cm high. Ex Dr. Bruno Kirschner collection, Jerusalem.
Estimate: 1,000 – 1,200

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