Herm of Hermes

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The distinctive characteristics of his head hold features which are iconographic of the Hermes Propylaios Hermes, attributed to Alkamenes. These features are very recognisable, and the artist is responsible for a large amount of bearded herms created in the Flavian period. This work is most likely not by Alkamenes, but by a skilled craftsman who carefully copied the models with great classical tradition. It cannot be established as to what the intended use of this head is.