Lot Essay
Old ink collection number on the reverse and "Douane Centrale" stamps.
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A ROMAN MARBLE HERM OF HERAKLES
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The upper part modelled as the bearded hero wearing a fillet, his head bowed, resting his left hand on the head of the lion's pelt which is slung over his shoulder, holding its tail in his right hand, broken away below
11.5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The upper part modelled as the bearded hero wearing a fillet, his head bowed, resting his left hand on the head of the lion's pelt which is slung over his shoulder, holding its tail in his right hand, broken away below
11.5/8 in. (29.5 cm.) high