Ancient Roman Bronze Figurine of Mercury -The Messenger of the Gods Circa 2nd century AD 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. I acquired this Figurine in 1994 from a private collection in Denmark, which was dissolved following the death of its previous owner. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days