38 ROMAN BRONZE NUDE HERMES (MERCURY), standing in contrapposto, a cloak over his left shoulder; holding a money bag in his right hand and a kerykeon (caduceus) in his left, now lost. Fine style. Earlier 2nd Century AD. H. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm.) Ex German collection acquired in the 1960s. Dark green patina.
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