Hellenistic and Roman Hermes Mercury plaque Period: Roman Imperial (1st-4th century A.D.) Artist: ancient Roman artist Product Code: 417BR Weight: 1 lbs (0.5 kg) Dimensions: Diameter 5.75" (15cm) x 0.5" (1.3cm) thick Made of cast stone and hand-finished in bronze finish This plaque depicts the head of Medusa one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Roman, Greek, and Hellenistic art. This head was usually a centerpiece on the breastplates of the Macedonian kings such as Alexander the Great, and the Roman Emperors such as Augustus. Medusa was one of the three Gorgons and she alone had serpents in her hair, due to Athena cursing her. Medusa was the only one of the three who was mortal; hence Perseus was able to kill her by cutting off her head while looking at her in the reflection in a mirrored shield he got from the Graeae. Item No. 417 Weight 1 Lb. Diameter: 5.75" (15cm), thickness 0.5" (1.3cm) Made of cast stone with antique finish, comes with a hole or a hook in the back for easy wall hanging. Made of cast stone. Cast stone is a type of gypsum cement whose properties are much different from plaster of paris which is what most sculpture shops use. Unlike plaster, which is soft, light and weak, cast stone is hard, heavy and strong. Cast stone feels like, and is heavy like a real stone would be, which can be experienced as soon you try to lift it. Finish: Dark Bronze THIS ITEM IS BRAND NEW! PAYMENT: We accept PayPal, VISA, Master Card, American Express, Discover. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. ujak SHIPPING USA: Displayed shipping charges are within USA (except Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO). Please contact us for shipping quote if ordering outside continental USA. SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL: We accept international orders and we ship worldwide. Please contact us for an international shipping quote prior to placing an order. Please make sure to let us know your city and postal code in your country so that we can calculate the most accurate shipping cost for your order. For international shipments, applicable customs import duties of your country, local taxes and brokerage fees, may or may not be the responsibility of the receiver at the time of delivery. Please check with your country's local customs office for more information regarding these possible charges. RETURNS: We insure all of our shipments and are very careful about how our items are packaged and shipped. If in an unlikely event you receive a damaged item, please contact us the same day so that we can file a damage claim with the shipper. Please note that you will need to present a proof of the damage – emailing us pictures is acceptable. Returns are accepted within the time-frame specified in this listing. You may exchange this item or receive a refund for your return, provided it is returned undamaged in original condition and packaging. Shipping charges are not refundable. Buyer pays for return shipping charges. Items should be returned insured for your protection. Visit our store for more great products! Feel free to ask any questions you may have.