RARE ETRUSCAN BRONZE FIGURINE OF KNEELING HERAKLES. Ca. 500 BC. A bronze figure of a nude, bearded Herakles in a kneeling pose, with both arms bent forward and hands brought together at the abdomen. The head is rendered with simplified facial features and shoulder-length hair. The figure is attached to a curved base with a projecting rear extension. For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 54.768. Size: 60mm x 55mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.