2nd-3rd century AD. A finely detailed bronze figure of Hercules standing, resting his right hand on his club and with lion-skin draped over left arm; his bearded features finely modelled with hair tied back; on integral flat base and set on a display plinth. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence XVIII, Paris, 1965, no.101, for a similar example.230 grams total, 13.5cm including stand (5 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market before 2000; previously in a UK collection.