F11.1 PHALLIC HERMES
Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Fresco |
Context | Pompeii |
Date | - |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Hermes (Roman Mercury) is depicted here as a fertility god with an oversized phallus. He has a thick beard, wears winged sandals and holds a caduceus wand.