Mercury, the guide from earth to Paradise for the dead, is seated on a rock holding a money-bag (as patron of commerce) accompanied by a ram and tortoise. The ram is a symbol of fertility, and tortoises, whose shells were used to make lyres, may illustrate the eternal happiness of the afterlife promised by Mithraism. 

This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.