Mercury
(16th century)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
38.5 × 12.8 × 10.3 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1961
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Accession Number
339-D5
Department
International Sculpture
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