Bronze Hermes

Roman bronze figure of Mercury. (Hermes) On custom made stand.

He was the messenger of the gods.
The wings on his helmet and sandals allowed him to travel very quickly to wherever a god might send him.
He was the god of travellers and tradesmen.

Size: 8,5 x 5 cm

Material: Bronze

Period: 2nd - 3rd Century AD

Provenance: English private collection A.K.

2011TG1235    Price  €  1.600,--