Mercury Figurine

Object Information

2018.03.0001
15.875 cm H X 7.94 cm W
Figurine,
Bronze,
Roman
Italy,
Herculaneum,
1st BCE - 1st CE

Description

Roman bronze statuette of a seated Hermes/Mercury portrays the god in heroic nudity save for a riding cloak on his left shoulder and back. His torso and head turn slightly to the left. The naturalistic style of the figure represents the artistic tradition that originated in classical Greece of the 5th century BCE; however, the style was widely employed in Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman art. This figure recalls a life-size bronze figure of Hermes/Mercury from the Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum, which dates to the late 1st century BCE or early 1st century CE. *Please note that the base the figurine is seated upon is not original.*

Downloads

The downloadable files are in an .STL format which is optimal for 3D printing. We suggest using a free software such as Meshmixer to edit the file to your needs. Some objects may need supports added or should be hollowed out for the most efficient printing. Any questions about 3D printing should be directed to kelsey.disko.project@umich.edu.

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Viewer Controls

Touch Controls

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Panning: two-finger touch, or dragging with right-click.

Zoom:  pinching on a mobile device or the scroll wheel on a mouse.

Keyboard Controls

Orbit: Up, Down, Left and Right arrows.

Panning: Hold the Shift key and use the Up, Down, Left and Right arrows.

Zoom:  currently not implemented.

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