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ETRUSCAN BRONZE NUDE HERAKLES Wearing a lion skin close around his body and joined at his abdomen, the forelegs tied about his neck. He raises a club high behind his head. Fine dark olive-green patina. Extremely fine style. Pub. & exhibited: I. Jucker, Italy of the Etruscans, Israel Museum, 1991, no. 136. Ex French collection; R.G. collection, Calodyne, Mauritius, acquired 1977-85. Acquired by Dr. Leo Mildenberg for the R.G. collection. Probably Vulci, ca. 470-450 BC H. 5 3/8 in. (13.5 cm.) Art of the Ancient World, 2010, no. 42 GR0812C SOLD |
