A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF HERAKLES
A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF HERAKLES

CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF HERAKLES
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
The muscular hero depicted nude, leaning on his club with his right hand, holding the apples of the Hesperides in his left hand, his lion skin draped over his left arm, wearing a fillet in his hair, the ties descending on to the shoulders
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high