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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast bronze statue of the god Mercury. He stands, holding a snake, part of his common symbol, the Caduceus, with his cloak flung over one shoulder. Mercury, the god of commerce, poetry, and travelers, guided Roman souls to the underworld. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.3" W x 2.5" H (3.3 cm x 6.4 cm); height on stand: 3.1" (7.9 cm).

This would have been a votive figure, perhaps made to be kept in a wealthy home and prayed to, deposited in a temple as an offering, or kept for ritual with other metallic objects by priests.

Provenance: Ex-Private East Coast, USA Collection

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#121026

  • Condition: Loss to lower part of one arm. Smooth, dark green patina over surface.

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April 24, 2017 10:00 AM MDT
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