Figurine of Mercury

This Roman bronze figurine depicts Mercury (Hermes) (messenger of the gods) in a winged hat and shoes, holding a money bag in his right hand. It dates from AD 300-400 and was found in the Roman temple at Lamyatt Beacon, Bruton.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
TTNCM : 24/1991/2
Collection Class
Roman
Collector Excavator
C M Bennett
Material
metal, bronze
Common Name
figurine of Mercury
Simple Name
figurine
Period Classification
Roman (AD 43-410)
Production Date
300-400

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