An ancient Etruscan bronze statuette of Herakles, nude with incised hair, standing holding weapons in both hands, with the skin of the Nemean Lion draped over his left arm.
The Greek hero Herakles (Etruscan: Hercle) was a popular subject in Etruscan art and religion. He was worshipped in numerous Etruscan sanctuaries, and often functioned as an oracular and healing god.
$12,500