GIAMBOLOGNA NUDE FLYING MERCURY BROWN PATINA BRONZE STATUE ON MARBLE BASE LARGE
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GIAMBOLOGNA NUDE FLYING MERCURY BROWN PATINA BRONZE STATUE ON MARBLE BASE LARGE

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Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition.Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 23" x Width 12"Marble Dimensions: Diameter 6"Height without base: 19"Weight : 15 LBSInventory : 25X21116452SALE@@Original or Reproduction: Reproduction This is a bronze replica of Giovanni Bologna`s "Hermes (The Flying Mercury)". It depicts Hermes standing on a column of air coming from the mouth of Zephyr, creating an illusion of floating. Many people believe that the modern medical symbol, a staff with two coiled snakes, is derived from the staff of Asklepios - but that is incorrect. In fact that modern symbol is derived from the caduceus (magical wand) of Hermes, a short stick or staff with two snakes coiled around it. The reason for this may be due to Hermes` link with alchemy - alchemists were, at one time, referred to as the Sons of Hermes and alchemy blended in with early medical practice. He is caught in racing upwards in a winged fury to deliver his message to the gods. The

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