Mercury group

myminifactory

Mercury, the guide who leads souls from earth to Paradise, sits atop a rock clutching a money-bag - a symbol of his patronage over commerce - as he's accompanied by a ram and tortoise. The ram represents fertility, while the tortoises' shells, used to craft lyres, may signify eternal happiness in the afterlife promised by Mithraism. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for everyone's access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where anyone can contribute - if you have interesting items nearby and want to help out, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can get involved.