{"product_id":"resting-hermes-bronze-statue","title":"Resting Hermes - Bronze Statue 30 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eStatue of Hermes at Rest\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reproduction in\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eRoman\u003c\/strong\u003e period sculpture, dating back to around 79 BC, found in 1758 during the \u003cstrong\u003eExcavations of Herculaneum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eHermes statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by the masterpieces of ancient Greek art and represents a symbol of peace and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze, lost wax casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e: dark marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensione\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 x 25 x 15 cm (1,18 x 9,84 x 5,90 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHermes\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003ein Rome he is known as\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercury\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the Greek god of messengers, travelers and traders. For the ancient Greeks, the \u003cstrong\u003espirit of passage\u003c\/strong\u003e and crossing was embodied in Hermes: they believed that the god manifested himself in any type of exchange or passage from one place, or from one state, to another .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is for this reason that he was often\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003elinked to changes in man\u0026#39;s fate\u003c\/strong\u003e and was one of the few to have permission to frequent the Kingdom of the Underworld.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003espeed\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecunning\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hermes is often depicted in motion. Instead, this\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003estatue of Hermes at rest\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rare vision of the deity resting on a rock, in a moment of tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bronze statue of Hermes at rest.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/resting-hermes-bronze-statue_480x480.webp?v=1716800439\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep \u003cstrong\u003ebronze works\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition, it is important to clean them regularly with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. Avoid using harsh cleaners or abrasive materials that could damage the surface. If the work is displayed outdoors, apply microcrystalline or beeswax to protect it from oxidation and atmospheric agents. Furthermore, it is advisable to place the work in a dry place and away from direct exposure to sunlight to preserve its beauty and durability over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30014118330471,"sku":"8056992831773","price":946.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/hermes-at-rest-bronze-sculpture.webp?v=1771692555","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.it\/en-es\/products\/resting-hermes-bronze-statue","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}