Where Is Head of Herakles Refashioned as a Weight?

Q: Where can I see Head of Herakles Refashioned as a Weight?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 300–200 BCE. It's made from bronze filled with lead. Dimensions: Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from bronze filled with lead. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

This Greek work, dating to 300–200 BCE. Made from bronze filled with lead, it measures Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 300–200 BCE. It's made from bronze filled with lead. Dimensions: Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.).

It's made from bronze filled with lead. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Head of Herakles Refashioned as a Weight

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