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Anthropomorphic sculpture found in the roman villa at Quinta de S. João / Quinta da Laranjeira (Arrentela, Seixal), used in cultic practices in the Roman Period (between 3rd and 4th centuries). Casted in bronze, was further modified by application of a brass rod welded to the, partially amputated, right arm. Mercury is standing and figured as a young naked man, covered only with a mantle over his torso. Wearing a hat with two small wings and holding in the left hand the caduceus, stick where interlace two snakes. The end of the lower limbs is broken. One of the most common attributes is missing, the traditional coin purse held by the right hand, replaced by brass rod. The flattened surface of this at the lower end suggests that may represent an oar, perhaps calling for divine protection for navigation and the fluvial and maritime trade which at the time already characterized the estuary of the Tagus river. EMS.2007.00116.00000


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Anthropomorphic scultures found in the roman villa at Quinta de S. Joao / Quinta da Laranjeira (Arrentela, Seixal), used in cultic practices in the Roman Period (between 3rd and 4th centruies). Casted in bronze, was further modified by application of a brass rod welded to the, partially amputated, right arm. Mercury is standing and figured as a young naked man, covered only with a mantle over his torso. Wearing a hat with two small wings and holding in the left hand the caduceus, stick where interlace two snakes. The end of the lower limbs is broken. One of the most common attributes is missing, the traditional coin purse held by the right hand, replaced by brass rod. The flattened surface of this lower end suggests that may represent an oar, perhaps calling for divine protection for navigating and the fluvial and maritine trade which at the time already characterized the estuary of the Tagus river. EMS.2007.00116.00000
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Anthropomorphic sculpture found in the roman villa at Quinta de S. João / Quinta da Laranjeira (Arrentela, Seixal), used in cultic practices in the Roman Period (between 3rd and 4th centuries). Casted in bronze, was further modified by application of a brass rod welded to the, partially amputated, right arm. Mercury is standing and figured as a young naked man, covered only with a mantle over his torso. Wearing a hat with two small wings and holding in the left hand the caduceus, stick where interlace two snakes. The end of the lower limbs is broken. One of the most common attributes is missing, the traditional coin purse held by the right hand, replaced by brass rod. The flattened surface of this at the lower end suggests that may represent an oar, perhaps calling for divine protection for navigation and the fluvial and maritime trade which at the time already characterized the estuary of the Tagus river. EMS.2007.00116.00000

Info
Roman God Mercury Bronze Statuette
Contact museums@eu-lac.org
Publisher EULAC
Size 7.3cm x 3.3cm x 1.9cm
Type 3D Object
Format text/plain Alias/WaveFront Object
Country Portugal
Museum Seixal Eco Museu

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