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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY
ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY
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Ca. 100-200 AD. A finely detailed figure showing the god Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), wearing a winged cap which identifies him as the messenger of the Gods. He is holding a cloak that covers his left arm and hand which is holding a herald's staff, or caduceus. In his right hand, he holds a money bag. Figurines depicting deities such as this were usually used as votive offerings brought to temples or kept at more intimate home shrines for private worship. For a similar see Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche, Ancona, inv. 26980.Size: L:160mm / W:63mm ; 215gProvenance: Property of a UK private collector; formerly in UK collection acquired from a UK collector in 2018.
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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

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