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HELLENISTIC BRONZE HERAKLES, NUDE, WRESTLING THE NEMEAN LION

The animal’s forepaws grappling the hero about the waist, its head firmly gripped under his left arm.
Probably from Alexandria.
Acquired in New York, December 1994.

Early 2nd Century BC

H. 4 in. (10.2 cm.)

Art of the Ancient World, 2008, no. 41
Art of the Ancient World, 1997, no. 43

SS9401
$7,500


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