Ancient Roman Bronze Small Mercury statuette - 43 mm

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Bronze, provincially Roman Kleine Merkur Statuette on a pyramidal base with an idol-like, highly abstracted Mercury, in excellent condition with a beautiful patina; dating to the 1st–3rd century, measuring 43 × 18 × 13 mm, acquired in 2024 from a German art dealer in Munich with the accompanying receipt.

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

Bronze, provincial Roman.

Intact, beautiful patina.

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

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

Bronze, provincial Roman.

Intact, beautiful patina.

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

Details

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

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