Bronze herm, Imperial, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/16 in. (7.3 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm), Bronzes, Hermes was the guardian of boundaries, as well as the protector of travelers. Although these small bronze head probably decorated Roman furniture, they represent the god as he appeared on the top of many rectangular stone pillars called herms that marked boundaries and stood at gateways and entrances in Greek cities and towns
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Bronze herm, Imperial, 1st–2nd century .D, Roman, Bronze, Overall, 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 1/16, 7.3 5.4 5.2 cm, Bronzes, Hermes, guardian, boundaries, well, protector, travelers, small bronze head, decorated Roman, furniture, represent, god, appeared, top, rectangular stone, pillars, herms, marked boundaries, stood, gateways, entrances, Greek cities, towns
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