S11.8 HERMES FARNESE
| Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | London BM1219 or GR1864,10-21.1 |
| Title | Farnese Hermes |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | 2.01 metres |
| Context | - |
| Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek statue of school of Praxiteles ca 325 B.C. |
| Style | Late Classical |
| Date | C1st A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Hermes (Roman Mercury) stands nude with a robe draped over his shoulder, winged sandals on his feet, and a caduceus wand (missing) in his hand.