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Hercules (?)

School of Antonio Pollaiuolo Italian
last quarter 15th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hercules (?)
  • Artist: School of Antonio Pollaiuolo (Italian, Florence ca. 1432–1498 Rome)
  • Date: last quarter 15th century
  • Culture: Italian, Florence
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Height: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964
  • Object Number: 64.101.1438
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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