S11.9 HERMES
Museum Collection | State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Title | Hermes |
Type | Statue |
Material | Marble |
Height | 0.62 metres |
Context | - |
Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek statue |
Style | - |
Date | C1st A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Hermes (Roman Mercury) sits on a rock with his hand resting on a tortoise. He wears a winged cap and a robe draped loosely across his shoulder.