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Hercules
Unknown (Uncertain)
Bronze, standing on a green and black marble base. Hercules stands on his right leg with his left leg advanced. His right arm is held across his body, the hand grasping a club. His left hand rests on the top of a tree stump. There is a drape around his hips.
History note: Wellcome Collection, nos. R12468/1936 and A53561, acquired as antique Roman, Sotheby's, 2nd April, 1928, Antiquities Sale, lot 4, price 14s.0d.
Given by the Wellcome Trustees in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster of 21st March 1977
Height: 16.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1981) by Wellcome Trustees
17th Century, second half#
Circa
1670
CE
-
1700
CE
Bronze, a casting disaster. It is of interest due to this fact.
Base
composed of
marble
( green and black)
Plinth
Depth 5.1 cm
Height 4.9 cm
Width 5.2 cm
Figure
Depth 5.5 cm
Height 21.2 cm
Width 6.7 cm
Accession number: M.14-1981
Primary reference Number: 14003
Old accession number: R 12468/1936
Old object number: A63561
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_14_1981
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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