Ancient Roman Bronze Small Mercury statuette - 43 mm

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Description from the seller

Idol-like statuette on a pyramidal base, highly abstracted Mercury.

Bronze, provincial Roman.

Intact, beautiful patina.

Acquired in 2024 from a German art dealer (Munich), previously from an old Bavarian private collection. The invoice is available and will be sent along.

Idol-like statuette on a pyramidal base, highly abstracted Mercury.

Bronze, provincial Roman.

Intact, beautiful patina.

Acquired in 2024 from a German art dealer (Munich), previously from an old Bavarian private collection. The invoice is available and will be sent along.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1.-3. Jh.
Name of object
Small Mercury statuette
Acquired from
Auction house
Subject/Depiction
Mercury
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent
Height
43 mm
Width
18 mm
Depth
13 mm
Sold by
GermanyVerified
Private

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