Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Ancient Greek votive bronze statuette in Archaic style presenting the god Hercules, standing with raised arm which was holding a club in antiquity. His left arm is draped with the leonte, the skin of the Nemean lion. The statuette is mounted on a base (fixed) which is included in the sale. Height: ± 84,6 mm including base Good and solid condition, very appealing smooth dark brown patina. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more. Heracles: hero in Greek mythology and son of Zeus and Alcmene, known as Hercules in Rome. The royal house of Macedon claimed lineal descent from the hero. Hercules is best known for his incredible strength, the Twelve Labours and his many encounters with famous figures from Greek mythology. The symbols of Hercules are often a club, a lion's skin or twin pillars. The club was his favourite weapon and used to stun the Nemean lion. He was known to wear a lion's skin as a sign of his strength and power. The twin pillars are said to represent the Straits of Gibraltar.