1st century AD. A substantial statuette of the young hero Hercules, naked but with a lionskin draped around his shoulders; his right hand raised to his brow or forelock; his left hand brandishing the lituus; his stance advancing; the feet appearing somewhat oversized due to removal from a surrounding base. 649 grams, 17 cm including base (6 3/4"). Property of a West Yorkshire collector; previously from an old private collection formed in the 1950s; accompanied by an original metal analysis report from Oxford Labs number 00658-2016RS.