LOT 132 ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY
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Ca. 100-200 ADA nicely detailed figure of semi-naked god Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), the messenger of the Gods, wearing a winged petasos cap and a cloak which covers his right arm and hand which is holding a herald's staff, or caduceus. In his left 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 comparison see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: X.21.80.Size: L:60.8mm / W:45.7mm ; 39.6gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
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