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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameSculpture (Copy of the Farnese Hercules)
Figure
Statuette
Object NumberABDUA:30890
Other Number Typeold number
CreatorUOA\s04hc6
Brief DescriptionFull length terracotta sculpture copy of the Farnese Hercules (after an original by Glykon), painted white. Hercules is depicted during a moment of rest. He leans on his wooden club, which is draped in the skin of the Nemean lion, he holds the three golden apples stolen from the Hesperides, hiding them behind his back, in his right hand.
DimensionsH: 750 x W: 270mm
MaterialsClay, Terracotta
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
MakerD. Brucciani & Co London?
Place KeyEurope, United Kingdom, London?
Aquisition SourceUnknown
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