Marble relief of Hermes, three nymphs, and Acheloös, ca. 320–300


Marble relief of Hermes, three nymphs, and Acheloös, Hellenistic, ca. 320–300 , Greek, Attic, Marble, Island ?, Overall: 11 1/8 x 15 1/2in. ( x ), Stone Sculpture, The relief represents Hermes escorting three nymphs and, at the back, the forepart of the river god Acheloös who is represented in the form of a bull. A mound stands for a rustic altar. The retrospective style of the relief imitates works of the Archaic period (ca


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