Votive Hand of Mercury Heliopolitanus in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, March 2019

Votive hand with Mercury Heliopolitanus
2nd–early 3rd century


Object Details

Title: Votive hand with Mercury Heliopolitanus

Date: 2nd–early 3rd century

Geography: Lebanon, Beqaa Valley, said to be from the area of Niha

Medium: Bronze, gilding

Dimensions: H. 8 1/16 × W. 4 1/8 × Diam. 3 1/16 in. (20.5 × 10.5 × 7.8 cm)

Classification: Metalwork-Sculpture

Credit Line: Musée du Louvre, Paris, AO 4409


Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/757786