Ancient Roman, Empire Right arm of a Roman statuette of Mercury with a purse, made of alabaster - 55 mm

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Description from the seller

Right arm of a Roman Mercury statuette with a wallet made of alabaster,
with connector

Alabaster

Roman Empire
1st–3rd century AD

55 x 29 x 14 mm

Intact

Purchased in 2026 from the German art trade, previously in the private collection Peter Eichhorn, Stuttgart.

The invoice will be provided to the buyer in copy.

Right arm of a Roman Mercury statuette with a wallet made of alabaster,
with connector

Alabaster

Roman Empire
1st–3rd century AD

55 x 29 x 14 mm

Intact

Purchased in 2026 from the German art trade, previously in the private collection Peter Eichhorn, Stuttgart.

The invoice will be provided to the buyer in copy.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1.– 3. Jh. n. Chr.
Name of object
Right arm of a Roman statuette of Mercury with a purse, made of alabaster
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
55 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
29 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
14 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
Private

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