Key Information
Reference code
PC/014
Title
Plaster cast of Mercury
Date(s)
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 item
Content and Structure
Scope and content
Original: Greco-Roman attribution, shows Mercury God of merchandise and merchants, commonly identified with the Greek Hermes, fleet-footed messenger of the gods.
This item was damaged in the fire in the Mackintosh Building on 23rd May 2014. It underwent conservation and consolidation work in 2016.
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Archival history
This item is currently on display in The Glasgow School of Art's Reid Building. For access information please email archives@gsa.ac.uk.
Custodial history
Listed in 1964/5 inventory as located in the entrance halls passage ways of the Mackintosh Building (GSAA/GOV/7/5). Photographed in GSA 1910.
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Physical Description
Dimensions: 2130 x 740 x 520 mm (Plinth: 770 x 940 x 730 mm)