Glycon the Athenian, Head of the Farnese Hercules, ca. 200-240 AD.
Plaster cast, 19th century?. 830 mm x 500 mm x 380 mm, Weight: 20.85 kg. © Photo: Paul Highnam.
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Head of the Farnese Hercules, ca. 200-240 AD
After Glycon the Athenian (b. c. 200 AD-c. 250 AD?)
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830 mm x 500 mm x 380 mm, Weight: 20.85 kg
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