Limestone statuette of bearded Herakles

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late 6th or early 5th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Herakles is in a walking position; the right arm is raised, the left detached from the body. He wears a belted kilt, with incised horizontal rows intersected by short vertical lines, that covers the abdomen and the legs.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th or early 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76