Gold pendant in the form of Herakle's club

3rd or 2nd century BCE

Not on view

Herakles' club may have special significance in the protection of young children and infants (such as temple boys) since Herakles' first feat of heroism was strangling the serpents sent against him while he was a small baby.

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Title: Gold pendant in the form of Herakle's club
Period: Hellenistic
Date: 3rd or 2nd century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Other: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.3313
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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