ROMAN BRONZE PANTHEISTIC NUDE HERMES (MERCURY) Standing in a relaxed pose wearing a petasos, a cloak hanging over his left forearm. In his left hand he holds a branch surmounted by busts of three divinities. A very rare type. Ex private French collection. Ca. 2nd Century AD H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) Right hand lacking. Art of the Ancient World, 2006, no. 45 BPP11 $16,500 Sales

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