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$4,800
£3,622.43
€4,147.13
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About the Item
18th/19th Century Italian
Infant Hercules Wrestling a Snake
Alabaster
18 x 18 x 6 inches
40 lb.
In Greek mythology, the infant Hercules (Heracles) is famously depicted wrestling with snakes sent by the jealous goddess Hera to kill him in his cradle. Despite being just a baby, Hercules displayed his extraordinary strength by strangling the serpents, showcasing his future heroic prowess.
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Beachwood, OH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1768216516312
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