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Piece: 1582696661
Price: £ 495
USD: (620)
USD: ($620)
Piece Description
You are viewing a gorgeous Italian bronze casting of Mercury - the messenger of the Gods in Roman mythology. This casting is after the original famous casting by Italian artist Giambologna. He stands on the face of a head and this is obviously relevant to the myth. The patina is wonderful and this is offered in great shape ready for home dispaly right away. Mercury (mythology), in Roman mythology, messenger of the gods, the son of the god Jupiter and of Maia, the daughter of the Titan Atlas. Mercury was also the god of merchants and of trading and shared many of the attributes of the Greek god Hermes. The worship of Mercury was introduced into Rome in 495 bc when a temple was dedicated to him near the Circus Maximus. His festival was celebrated on May 15. - Come view in our Canonbury Antiques Hertfordshire showroom - Viewings available by appointment - Offered in great shape ready for home use right away - We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote Dimensions are in inches (CM) Width x Depth x Height 11 (28) x 6 (15) x 23 (58 WH WW
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Mercury (mythology), in Roman mythology, messenger of the gods, the son of the god Jupiter and of Maia, the daughter of the Titan Atlas. Mercury was also the god of merchants and of trading and shared many of the attributes of the Greek god Hermes.
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