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Published 'The Brixton Deverill' Romano-British Bronze Mercury Statuette
Published 'The Brixton Deverill' Romano-British Bronze Mercury Statuette
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1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled in the round, the god standing nude and wearing the winged petasos and holing the marsupium coin-purse in his right hand; left hand modelled with thumb and forefinger closed to grip the now absent caduceus; mounted on a custom-made display stand. A Figurine of Mercury from Brixton Deverill, by Martin Henig. 91 grams, 98 mm including stand (4 in.).

Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. Accompanied by a copy of an article titled A Figurine of Mercury from Brixton Deverill, by Martin Henig.

Mercury is often shown wearing a chlamys but the present figure is one of a known group which features his nude form. The modelling is of good quality. [No Reserve]
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Published 'The Brixton Deverill' Romano-British Bronze Mercury Statuette

Estimate £600 - £800
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Starting Price £5
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