Bust Of The God Mercury Mediterranean Basin, Roman Period, 100 Bc To 200 Ad.

Bust of the god Mercury Small bronze bust representing Mercury, recognizable by his winged helmet. His youthful face expresses a serene determination, characteristic of the divine representations of Roman antiquity. The attention paid to detail, particularly in the facial features and the modeling of the helmet, testifies to the artistic know-how of the time. Bronze with brown and green patina. Good general condition of conservation, see photos. Mediterranean Basin, Roman period, 100 BC to 200 AD. Dimensions: 3 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm Provenance: old collection, Studio City, California, constituted between 1960 and the early 1990s; Artemis Gallery, Louisville, USA. Sold without base with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. Guaranteed original and period. * Shipping costs on estimate "Mercury, god of commerce, travel and messenger of the gods, occupies a central place in the Roman pantheon. Protector of merchants and travelers, he is also associated with cunning and speed. His bronze representations, like this bust, were often used as objects of devotion or decorative elements in Roman homes. They could be placed in lararia, small domestic altars dedicated to tutelary deities, or adorn private and public spaces to invoke his protection and promote prosperity."