Marble Bust Of Mercury In Black
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Marble Bust Of Mercury In Black Marble Bust Of Mercury In Black

Marble Bust Of Mercury In Black

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Marble Bust Of Mercury. A fine reproduction, in black, of the original work by Canova.

In Roman mythology, Mercury was the god of commerce, communication, and messages. He was also known as the patron of travelers, thieves, and merchants.

Mercury was the son of Jupiter (Zeus) and the Pleiad Maia, and was considered one of the twelve major gods of the Roman pantheon.

He was often depicted wearing a winged hat and sandals, carrying a caduceus (a staff with two entwined snakes) as a symbol of his role as a messenger. He was also associated with the planet Mercury, which was named after him due to its fast movement across the sky.

In addition to his role as a messenger, Mercury was also believed to guide the souls of the dead to the afterlife and was associated with fertility and abundance.

He was often worshipped alongside other deities in the Roman pantheon, and his festival, the Mercuralia, was celebrated on May 15th.

Height 44cm. Weight 14kg.

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£248

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