Bronze statuette of Hermes seated on a rock
Adaptation of a Greek work of the 4th or 3rd century B.C.
Hermes was known to the Romans as Mercury. While his principal character is that of the divine herald, for which he is often represented with the kerykeion (herald's staff), here he holds a purse in his hand, indicating his role as the god of commerce.
Hermes was known to the Romans as Mercury. While his principal character is that of the divine herald, for which he is often represented with the kerykeion (herald's staff), here he holds a purse in his hand, indicating his role as the god of commerce.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bronze statuette of Hermes seated on a rock
- Period: Imperial
- Date: 1st–2nd century CE
- Culture: Roman
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: Height: 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm)
- Classification: Bronzes
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
- Object Number: 20.202
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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