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Merkurius

Mercury

Messenger of the gods and god of trade, merchants, and travel, in Roman (Mercurius) and Greek (Ἑρμῆς - Hermes) mythology
(Wikipedia: Mercury - Hermes)

artist unknown
1934/35

Description

Relief of Mercury sitting on a suitcase carried by three putti

Inscription(s)

OPFØRT 1934-35

Mercurius' attributes

Mercurius/Hermes is usually depicted as a young man wearing winged shoes (talaria) and a winged hat (petasos), and carrying the caduceus, a herald's staff with two entwined snakes that was Apollo's gift to Hermes

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Locatie (N 55°40'24" - E 12°33'47") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dk060; Photograph: 12 July 2009
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