Limestone head of Herakles

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6th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Herakles was distinguished among Greek heroes in having been received by the gods into Mount Olympos. He was popular throughout the Greek world, including Cyprus. This head was originally part of a small statue.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76