Caduceus

3D Model

Collection: Roman Archeology Dept.

Inv.-No.: CAR-M-5544

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 6,7 x 4,6 cm

Dating: 1st-4th century AD

Fragment of a caduceus. Two wings grow from the staff. The upper part consists of two snakes with interwined bodies, their heads leaning toward each other. Between their heads is an oval object. The scales and feathers are subtly suggested with fine engraving.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.