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This is an ancient Roman statuette in bronze with dark green patina. This statuette represents Hercules standing with right arm outstretched, holding the club in his left hand. Over his left arm is the lion-skin. The right forearm and both feet have been cut off, apparently at an early date.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze
Brief description
Hercules; Bronze, ancient Roman.
Physical description
Bronze statuette of Hercules standing with right arm outstretched, holding the club in his left hand. Over his left arm is the lion-skin. The right forearm and both feet cut off.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.375in
Style
Subject depicted
Summary
This is an ancient Roman statuette in bronze with dark green patina. This statuette represents Hercules standing with right arm outstretched, holding the club in his left hand. Over his left arm is the lion-skin. The right forearm and both feet have been cut off, apparently at an early date.
Collection
Accession number
A.74-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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