She is often portrayed feeding a coiled snake (around her left arm). If you recall, the coiled snake is still a symbol for modern medicine.
She was often merged with other deities, such as Aphrodite (the goddess of love). That could be the case with this piece because the slumbering little figure at her feet is Eros. And, a slumbering Eros is something to keep an eye on!
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