Bronze statue of the god Mercury, probably Roman, c. 400BC-400AD.
- Made:
- 400 BCE-400 CE in Roman Empire
Bronze statuette of the winged god Mercury, possibly Roman
Bronze statue of the god Mercury, probably Roman, c. 400BC-400AD. Mercury was the Roman god of trade, profit and commerce. He was the messenger of the gods and was similar to the Greek god Hermes.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A629426
- Materials:
- bronze
