Gold pendant in the form of Herakle's club

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3rd or 2nd century BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Herakles' club may have special significance in the protection of young children and infants (such as temple boys) since Herakles' first feat of heroism was strangling the serpents sent against him while he was a small baby.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd or 2nd century BCE

Medium

Gold

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76