Limestone statue of a god, Hellenistic, 3rd century , Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 23 1/2 x 9 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( x

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Limestone statue of a god, Hellenistic, 3rd century , Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 23 1/2 x 9 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Stone Sculpture, The identity of this young plump figure with horns at his forehead and a lion in his right hand is uncertain. Although Herakles is usually shown with a lion, statues of the young Herakles are more likely to show him with the snake that he strangled while still in the cradle

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Size: 3796px × 5062px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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