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Bronze Statuette - Child Hercules Strangling A Serpent - 17th Century - Haute Epoque 17
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Bronze statuette, child Hercules strangling a snake, 17th century
This statuette depicts a mythological episode from the life of Hercules: when he was still a small child, Hera sent snakes to kill Hercules, but he strangled them without difficulty. Here, depicted naked, with his arms raised, Hercules is strangling a snake in his hands, giving the impression of looking his unfortunate attacker in the eyes.
Excellent condition. The statuette rests on a small round attached base.
Height: 9,6 cm
Base diameter: 2,8 cm
Bronze statuette, child Hercules strangling a snake, 17th century
This statuette depicts a mythological episode from the life of Hercules: when he was still a small child, Hera sent snakes to kill Hercules, but he strangled them without difficulty. Here, depicted naked, with his arms raised, Hercules is strangling a snake in his hands, giving the impression of looking his unfortunate attacker in the eyes.
Excellent condition. The statuette rests on a small round attached base.
Height: 9,6 cm
Base diameter: 2,8 cm
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