Bronze finial of a kerykeion (herald's staff), late 6th–early 5th century

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Bronze finial of a kerykeion (herald's staff), Archaic, late 6th–early 5th century , Greek, Bronze, H. 7 3/8 in. ( cm), Bronzes, A pair of intertwined snakes typically surmounts the staff carried by Hermes, the messenger of the gods. Here they are set on top of a Doric column. The heads of the snakes are articulated with particularly fine detail

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Size: 4410px × 4410px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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