Classical

Herakles Limestone Base

Limestone base of figure of which only feet and support survive; Greek inscription at front. Possibly a representation of Herakles. Dimensions: Length: 17 centimetres; Width: 10 centimetres Object Type: figure Inscription: Inscription type: inscription Inscription position: on top and front of plinth Inscription language: Greek Inscription script: Greek Inscription quoted: Σίκω[ν ἐπ]οίη|σε Κύπ̣[ριος | ᾽Αριστίω̣ν̣ ‘Ηρακλεῖ Inscription transliteration: SIKO[N EP]OISE KY[PRIO]S ARIST[ON] HERAKLEI Inscription translation: Sikon from Kyp(ros) made. Aristion (dedicted) to Herakles

Date

400 - 300 BC

Accession No.

1900,0214.22

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

Hellenion (Naukratis) (One fragment was found inside Chamber 14, the other outside, to the south of it)

Herakles Limestone Base

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