Roman Bronze Statuette of the God of Mercury. 1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled standing nude in contrapposto stance, wearing a mantle draped to the left shoulder and secured at the right, wearing winged petasos cap, standing on a rectangular base. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 27, 30, for type. 89.8 grams, 95 mm (3 3/4 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.