Vintage Original
J&J Cast Bronze
Wall Plaque
HIPPOCRATES
Father of Medicine
460 - 375 B.C.
This is a 3D raised relief cast wall plaque I believe it to be cast metal with a bronze or copper finish
The surface has patina from age and some slight surface "blueish greening" towards top right portion (see pics)
(this is a normal occurrence that happens to the metal when exposed to air, moisture, temp over time)
Measures 9" in diameter and is approximately 1" thick at the thickest point (probably his nose....LOL)
Back is marked along the top edge....
J&J 62 ©
(it is hard to make out...but it is there)
The front of the medallion features the face of Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine"
done in 3D raised relief with the following below it.....
HIPPOCRATES
FATHER OF MEDICINE
460 - 375 B.C.
I had read that these were made by Johnson & Johnson (the medical company) as an advertising
piece and were given to new doctors after their graduation from medical school but can not be certain
It is a wonderful vintage medical themed display piece
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