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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY: Ca. 100-200 AD. A finely detailed figure showing the god Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), wearing a winged cap which identifies him as the messenger of the Gods. He is holding a cloak that covers

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Roman Cast Bronze Statuette - Proud Eagle: Roman Empire, 1st to 2nd century CE. A stunning cast figurine of a standing eagle with raised head and meticulous feather detailing to the head, chest and wings. In ancient Rome the eagle had a powerf

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Roman Bronze Hound Statuette: 1st-2nd century A.D.. Modelled in the round in advancing pose with head lowered and mouth open, low-relief collar to the neck; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman

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Ancient Roman Flying Mercury Bronze Figure: He is depicted wearing a winged Pegasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the staff given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolizes

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Roman Flying Mercury Bronze Figure: He is depicted wearing a winged Pegasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the staff given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolizes

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Rare Bronze Mercury Figurine Ancient Roman Museum: Total Dimensions: Height 26'' x Width 6''Approximate Weight: 20 LBSOriginal Reproduction: Reproduction

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Roman Mercury Figure Ancient Bronze Sculpture: He is depicted wearing a winged Pegasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the staff given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolize

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Roman Telesphorus Statuette: 1st-3rd century AD. A bronze statuette of Telesphorus dressed in a long hooded cape covering everything apart face, hands slightly stretched forwards; incised cross-like decoration to the front. Cf. D

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Adorable Roman Bronze Monkey Figurine: **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An amusing cast-bronze seated monkey figurine. The simian statuette sports a pair of bent legs, one hand resting on one

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Greek God, Flying Mercury Bronze Sculpture: It depicts the Greek God, Hermes. In the Roman adaptation of the Greek religion, Hermes was identified with the Roman god Mercury, who, though inherited from the Etruscans, developed many similar char

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An Ancient Roman Greek Bronze Horse Plaque, c. 1st Millennium BCE: Category: Figurines and Statuettes This ancient bronze horse plaque likely served as a decorative harness or chariot fitting, typical of the equestrian gear from ancient Near Eastern civilizations. Th

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A Roman Statuette of Jupiter (Ancient Roman Art): STATUETTE DES JUPITER Römisch Mit Sockel / with base Bronze. H 7 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1969 in Paris erworben). 1. - 2. Jh. n. Chr. CHF 500 / 1 000 EUR 430 / 860

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Roman Standing Eagle Statuette: 1st-2nd century AD. A cast bronze figurine of a standing eagle on a discoid base, head turned and wings slightly extended; incised feather detail to the wings, chest and neck; base pierced; provincial

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Roman Venus Statuette: 1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figurine of Venus (Aphrodite) standing with hands raised to dress the hair. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 78. 19 grams, 5

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Roman Cockerel Statuette: 1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figurine of a standing cockerel, incised decoration to the body. 34.36 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980.

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Roman Bronze Figurine of a Women - Albert Gallatin: Provenace: Property of Albert Gallatin, New York; 6th cen b.c. original owner purchased in 1964/5/16; measures 5.5" in height for the bronze

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Ca. 100-200 AD.A finely detailed figure showing the god Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), wearing a winged cap which identifies him as the messenger of the Gods. He is holding a cloak that covers his left arm and hand which is holding a herald's staff, or caduceus. In his right hand, he holds a money bag. Figurines depicting deities such as this were usually used as votive offerings brought to temples or kept at more intimate home shrines for private worship. For a similar see Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche, Ancona, inv. 26980.Size: L:160mm / W:63mm ; 215gProvenance: Property of a UK private collector; formerly in UK collection acquired from a UK collector in 2018.

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ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY

Name: ROMAN BRONZE STATUETTE OF MERCURY
Brand: Hermès
SKU: 138256624
Price: 2000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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