Details
- Dimensions
- 6.12ʺW × 5.75ʺD × 9.25ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Terra Cotta
- Condition Notes
- Condition is excellent considering age and use. Condition is excellent considering age and use. less
- Description
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This unglazed, circa 1895, terracotta architectural element features a bust of the Roman god Mercury--Greek, Hermes. A beautiful and unique …
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This unglazed, circa 1895, terracotta architectural element features a bust of the Roman god Mercury--Greek, Hermes. A beautiful and unique decorative addition indoors or out!
Pieces such as this were used in conjunction with other terracotta elements on roofs or above doorways and windows as keystones.
Excellent, as-found condition with no cracks.
Dimensions:
6.125” x 5.75” x 9.25”
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