Votive Relief with Serpent

Votive Relief with Serpent Provenance: Athens (possibly from the Asclepieion) Date: 4th century BC Material: Marble Museum: National Archaeological Museum (NAM), Athens Inventory no.: [if known, insert it here] This marble relief depicts a serpent in raised relief, with an inscription along the top. The serpent – sacred to Asclepius – symbolized healing, renewal, and divine presence in the sanctuary. Such votive offerings were typically dedicated by cured worshippers as a sign of gratitude or hope for recovery. The dedicatory inscription is visible on the upper part.