Z23.1 ASCLEPIUS ON COS
| Museum Collection | Archaeological Museum of Cos |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Cos |
| Date | C2nd - 3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Asclepius arrives on the island of Cos. The god disembarks from a boat bearing a serpent-coiled staff. He is welcomed to the island by two Coans. The seated figure on the left is probably the physician Hippocrates.