Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Ancient Roman bronze votive statue of the god Mercury, holding caduceus in his left hand, and a money bag full of money in his extended right hand. On his head he is wearing a petasos (a winged hat). These symbols denote his role as a messenger and guide. The statue is fully complete with all attributes and the bronze stand is indicating it was most likely used in a home altar. Votive statues were typically offered in temples or shrines as expressions of devotion, gratitude, or requests for favour from the deity. Mercury is the messenger of the gods, especially of Jupiter, and is associated with commerce, travel, and communication. He was also considered a guide for souls to the underworld. Mercury is the son of the Pleiade Maia and Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of the Greek Hermes. Height: ± 53,6 mm Condition: very fine condition with very fine details. Appealing dark olive brown patina. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). MERCURY, the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Hermes is the messenger of the gods and is associated with trade, prosperity, eloquence, and communication. His attributes were a purse, winged cap and a caduceus.