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Byzantine Mosaic Panel of Hermes, of the Classical Roman Type

$250,000

£190,405.44

€228,179.36

CA$356,587.16

A$363,105.72

CHF 210,106.74

MX$4,788,091.65

NOK 2,349,348.92

SEK 2,501,390.63

DKK 1,705,353.30

About the Item

This brilliant and large mosaic panel is composed of multicoloured tesserae on a cream ground, depicting the seated god Hermes. Dynamically rendered, he wears his winged cap, a toga with red clavi and a red chlamys fastened at each shoulder by a disc brooch. He holds his caduceus in the crook of his left arm, while holding out his right and pointing with a crooked finger. A wooded hill can be seen behind, with remains of a border around the top and right edge. The scene overall is rendered in natural earthy tones and an inscription in Greek above his head reads 'Hermes.' More information Notes The use of Hermes, the winged messenger of the gods in pagan mythology, would suggest that this mosaic was originally placed in a domestic, rather than a public setting, as ruling elites continued to indulge their penchant for pagan subject matter in their homes during this period, when such was no longer permitted in religious buildings. Provenance Galerie Serres, Paris, June 1993. Private collection, UK. Antiquities Christie's London, May 2nd, 2013. Private Collection, Los Angeles, California.

Dimensions:
Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Classical Roman (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Marble,Mosaic
Place of Origin:
Lebanon
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
5th Century AD to 6th Century AD
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Mounted onto modern concrete base and metal frame. Returnable from a large metal base. Tesserae missing around all edges, as visible in photos.
Seller Location:
Beverly Hills, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: MS.01241stDibs: LU10743249468012

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