Bronze statue of the god Mercury, probably Roman, c. 400BC-400AD.
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Picture Number:10311679 Credit:Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
Description:
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.
Object Number: A629426 Date Made: 400BC-400AD Place of Production: Roman Empire In Collection of: Science Museum Subject(s) > Medicine & Health > Classical & Medieval Medicine
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