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Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
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LOT 0134

Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette

EASTERN PROVINCIAL, 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 in. (102 grams, 10 cm).

Modelled in the round, standing nude with attributes, cloak and caduceus on the left arm, coin-purse in the right hand; winged diadem; on a square base with stub legs.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 0134

Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £715

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