RB034
Roman bronze herm bust of Herakles.
1st century BC-1st century AD.
H. 7.1 cm (2 13/16in.)
Perfect condition. Fine dark green patina with reddish brown spots.
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Herakles, the mythological hero is portrayed frontal, draped with the Nemean lion’s skin, with the lion head over his head, falling at the back with the lion tail and the forepaws are knotted over his chest. The oval face with silver inlaid eyes, straight nose, full lips and narrow chin.
The figure is finely modeled, with divine expression of the face and with rich details of the lion skin.
For Herakles with the Nemean lion`s skin, cf.: Wealth of the Ancient World, The Hunt Collections, 1983, p.123, fig.41.
For a herm of Herakles, cf.: Bronze pillar herm of Herakles wrapped in a lion-skin and wearing an ivy-wreath, British Museum, n.1896,1017.1
Wealth of the Ancient World, The Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt Collections, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, 1983.
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