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Limestone head of Herakles

Unknown Artist

Herakles was distinguished among Greek heroes in having been received by the gods into Mount Olympos. He was popular throughout the Greek world, including Cyprus. This head was originally part of a small statue.

Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

6th century B.C.
Limestone
15.9 x 18.7cm
74.51.2655
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2018

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