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Ancient Roman Bronze Medicine Theriac (Cap)image of the Hunting Goddess Diana (Artemis) driving a Stag Biga, dog below.

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Ancient Roman Bronze Theriac (Cap) with an image of the Hunting Goddess Diana (Artemis) driving a Stag Biga, dog below. Theriaca was an ancient medicinal compound–employed as a traditional medicine since the time of Mithridates VI of Pontus–used as an antidote against poisonous bites. Nero’s physician Andromachus,as well as the medical author Galen,discussed its medicinal value. Containing dozens of ingredients,including viper flesh,opium,cinnamon,agarics,and gum arabic,it was mixed with honey and wine to complete the compounding process. Extremely rare with this embossed scene made masterfully in repousse technique. With special small holes probably served for ventilation. With a natural brown patina and almost intact. Material: Bronze Date: 1st.
-3rd. Century AD. Size: 3,3cm. Condition: see photos to get a good impression. Shipping method: registered mail. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in Wien, Austria from Collectors fair Previous owners history: Old Austrian collection Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this, if it takes more than a few days

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Ancient Roman Bronze Theriac (Cap) with an image of the Hunting Goddess Diana (Artemis) driving a Stag Biga, dog below. Theriaca was an ancient medicinal compound–employed as a traditional medicine since the time of Mithridates VI of Pontus–used as an antidote against poisonous bites. Nero’s physician Andromachus,as well as the medical author Galen,discussed its medicinal value. Containing dozens of ingredients,including viper flesh,opium,cinnamon,agarics,and gum arabic,it was mixed with honey and wine to complete the compounding process. Extremely rare with this embossed scene made masterfully in repousse technique. With special small holes probably served for ventilation. With a natural brown patina and almost intact. Material: Bronze Date: 1st.
-3rd. Century AD. Size: 3,3cm. Condition: see photos to get a good impression. Shipping method: registered mail. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Provenance: Purchased by the current owner in Wien, Austria from Collectors fair Previous owners history: Old Austrian collection Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this, if it takes more than a few days

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