Mold of the Back of Herakles

Unknownsecond half of 4th century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

This mold was used for making the back of a three-dimensional figurine of Herakles whose trademark lion skin hangs over his left shoulder. The lower legs and feet are missing.

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Details

Title: Mold of the Back of Herakles
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: second half of 4th century B.C.
Location Created: Tarentum (Taras), South Italy
Physical Dimensions: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Type: Mold
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Terracotta
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 76.AD.122
Culture: Greek (South Italian, Tarantine)
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Norman Neuerburg
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)

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