Caption

Terracotta figurine of Heracles, terracotta, figurines of nude men, Heracles mythology, Greek mythology, figurines made of molds. Figurine of a standing naked Heracles in a contrapposto pose. He has a cloak thrown over his back. His right hand rests on a rock, and in his left he probably holds a club. Condition of preservation: good. 2nd–1st century BC, Asia Minor, figurine, height 14.3 cm., A roughly conical clay object with an uneven surface and a rounded top, showing a large irregular oval opening on one side that reveals a hollow interior; the surface texture appears rough with small pits and scratches and areas of lighter and darker wear; visible colors include tan, beige, light brown, and hints of reddish-brown against a plain gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A19_183

License type

Rights managed

Available size

55.4Mb (1.3Mb) / 10.8in x 20.0in / 3226 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Terracotta figurine Heracles terracotta figurines nude men Heracles mythology Greek mythology molds Figurine standing naked Heracles contrapposto pose cloak thrown back right hand rests rock left holds club Condition preservation good 2nd–1st century BC Asia Minor figurine height 14.3 cm roughly conical clay object uneven surface rounded top showing large irregular oval opening side reveals hollow interior surface texture rough small pits scratches areas lighter darker wear visible colors include tan beige light brown hints reddish-brown plain gray background.