Figurine: Mercury with Snake Entwined Caduceus
1985.17.0004
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Figurine: Mercury with Snake Entwined Caduceus (1985.17.0004) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Roman Empire, 1st – 2nd century CE |
| Culture | Roman |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 6.9 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 3.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.9 cm |
| Weight | 49 g |
| Measuring Remarks | Depth and width measurements are taken at the shoulders. |
| Materials | Metal--Bronze |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging (?), Cast (?) |
| Munsell Color Information | Black (N 1/ 1.2% R) Light Olive Brown (2.5Y 5/2) -abraded areas |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Betty Ann Knight in Memory of Mrs. A. R. Knight |
| Reproduction | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |