Marble Head from a Herm

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The messenger god Hermes is closely tied to boundaries, and his image as a bearded head on a rectangular stone shaft is often placed at doorways and strategic points along the roadside to provide protection. This stunning head captures the serene grandeur that characterizes images of Zeus during the high classical period. The most renowned of these is the colossal gold and ivory statue of Zeus at Olympia, crafted by Phidias with exceptional skill.