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Silver Hermes (Mercury) seated on a rock, holding a purse
Roman
Imperial Period
1st or 2nd century A.D.
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bartlett Collection—Museum purchase with funds from the Francis Bartlett Donation of 1900
Accession Number03.771
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionThe god pauses on his rapid travels. The composition is based on a famous work by the Greek sculptor Lysippos, who did not include the money-bag.
ProvenanceBy 1903: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Rome: said from Lake of Bolsena.); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, March 24,1903