Ancient Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Circa 2nd-3rd century AD This lovely cast bronze statuette depicts the god Mercury in a dynamic pose, standing with a slight sway to the side. Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, communication, and travel, is portrayed here with a bare torso and a head turned to his right. Statuettes like this were often used in religious rituals or as decorative items in Roman households, invoking the protection and guidance of Mercury in matters of trade and travel. Dimensions: 65mm x 35mm; weight 54g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.