A Roman (Hellenistic style) fragment of a Goddess 'Hygieia'The body is that of Hygieia, Goddess in both Greek and Roman mythology, and usually shown with a snake of which a portion is still visible in this figure. Hygieia was the Goddess/personification of health, cleanliness and hygiene. Hygeia was the Ancient Greek goddess of health. Daughter of Asklepios, the god of medicine, Hygeia gave her name to the practice of hygiene. She had three therapeutic sisters, Panacea (cure-all), Iaso (recovery) and Aceso (healing). People adorned statues of Hygeia with offerings throughout the Roman Empire.Ca. 2nd/3rd century ADExcluding the stand: H 29 cmState: see images.Will be shipped secured worldwide.
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