Hercules and the Nemean Lion
440 bc, 6.5" Wide x 2.25" Tall
Item #V103

Hercules is wrestling with the lion in the Nemea area of Greece. This is the first of the twelve labors Hercules performed for the gods as punishment for the killing his wife and child. This shape is a kylix, a drinking vessel.


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Last Updated 1/8/08