Bronze herm 1st–2nd century Roman 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 Bronze herm 250735 Roman, Bronze herm, 1st?2nd century , Bronze, H.: 2 7/8 in. ( cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Rogers Fund, 1919 ()

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