Mercury as Wednesday - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Roman Villa of Orbe-Boscéaz (in situ), near Orbe |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Boscéaz |
| Date | C3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Mercury (Greek Hermes) personifies Wednesday in a mosaic portraying the seven days of the week. He rides on the back of a golden ram, wears a winged cap, and holds a herald's wand (caduceus) in his hand.
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Z50.1A Sunday
Z50.1B Monday
Z50.1C Tuesday
Z50.1E Thursday
Z50.1F Friday
