Statuette of Glykon: left profile view
Statuette of Glykon: frontal view
Statuette of Glykon: view from below
Statuette of Glykon: view from back right
Statuette of Glykon: back view
Statuette of Glykon: right profile view
| Collection: | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
| Title: | Statuette of Glykon |
| Context: | Probably from Athens |
| Findspot: | Said to be found at Athens |
| Summary: | Glykon, a human-headed serpent |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Sculpture Type: | Free-standing statue |
| Category: | Single monument |
| Technique: | Solid cast |
| Date: | ca. 150 AD - ca. 250 AD |
| Dimensions: | H 0.06 m |
| Scale: | Miniature |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | Roman Imperial |
Subject Description: A human-headed snake with ears and hair holds its head erect. The snake's body is coiled in two loops. Glykon was considered a reincarnation of Asklepios that was created by a magician from Anatolia in the second century A.D. Glykon was worshiped as a powerful new deity in the eastern provinces of the Roman empire during the third century A.D. This figurine was probably carried as a personal amulet.
Condition: Intact
Condition Description: Dark green patina.
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