Z50.1D MERCURY AS WEDNESDAY
Museum Collection | Roman Villa of Orbe-Boscéaz (in situ), near Orbe |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Boscéaz |
Date | C3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Mercury (Greek Hermes) personifies Wednesday in a mosaic portraying the seven days of the week. He rides on the back of a golden ram, wears a winged cap, and holds a herald's wand (caduceus) in his hand.