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Hercules and Antaeus

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Hercules and Antaeus

Date:: early 16th century
Culture:: probably Italian, Florence
Medium:: Bronze, with red-brown natural patina, and remains of dark brown lacquer.
Dimensions:: H. 11-1/4 in. (28.6 cm.)
Classification:: Sculpture
Credit Line:: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Accession Number:: 1982.60.98

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 537

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