Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. Finely carved from white marble, a right hand adorned by a serpentine bracelet. In the Classical World, the snake symbolized protection and immortality, and a bracelet in the form of a snake like the one bedecking this hand was thought to serve as a protective amulet. The snake was also linked to many deities, such as Apollo - god of healing, medicine, archery, music and poetry; Asclepius (also Asklepios) - god of medicine; and Demeter - goddess of the harvest as well as sacred law and the cycle of life and death. In addition to this iconography, the technical skill demonstrated by this sculptor is paramount; just look at the details, those nailbeds, the bone structure beneath her skin, those delineated knuckles, even palm lines . . . I could go on and on. Yes the sculptor who created this piece clearly possessed the expertise required to turn stone to flesh! Size: 4.72" L x 2.36" W (12 cm x 6 cm)

This piece is accompanied by an Art Loss Register Certificate.

Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex- R. Deutsch private collection, Israel, acquired prior to 2007; accompanied by Art Loss Register Certificate

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#155917

  • Condition: Normal surface wear commensurate with age. Losses to wrist as shown. Scattered deposits, areas of encrustation.

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