Efames Museum : Object : Foot of a colossal statue [BV9MEH]

Foot of a colossal statue

Archaeological museum of ancient Messene

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Object Name

Foot of a colossal statue

Dating

2nd century BCE

Collection

Archaeological museum of ancient Messene

Discovery Location

Archaeological site of ancient Messene

Object Type

Statue

Material White marble
Dimensions

Width: 25 cm x Height: 31 cm

License

CC BY-NC-ND 4

Left foot of a colossal statue attributed to Theban Heracles, stood at the Asclepieion of ancient Messene. Part of the left foot is preserved, integratd with the plinth and a support. The foot is partially raised, in contact with the support. An orthogonal socket is visible at the left side of the plinth. The fragment could possibly be a part of the same statue of Theban Heracles as the head no. ΑΜΑΜ3337. Work of the sculptor Damophon.