{"product_id":"hercules-statue-small","title":"Hercules Statue Bronze (Small) - Fighting the Nemean Lion","description":"Our Hercules statue (small) fighting the Nemean Lion in abstract style is inspired by the statue of this subject completed and exhibited by the Florentine sculptor Romano Romanelli 1906-1910. The sculpture became renowned worldwide and remained in Piazza Ognissanti since the installation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHercules is a hero and son of Zeus. He is also the god of strength and heroes. Hercules, also called Heracles, is one of the mightiest heroes in Greek and Roman mythology, and has been inspiration to many artists over the years and one of the greatest personifications of his identity is the “Hercules and Nemean Lion”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of his many adventures is defeating the Nemean Lion, a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived in Nemea. This lion was killed by Hercules even though it could not be killed by mortal’s weapons. Nemean lion’s golden Fur was impervious to attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost in a display of strength, many Hercules statues were made with depictions of his tales, since antiquity until now, celebrated by many because of its fortitude and meaning. Other celebrated Hercules artworks are Farnese Hercules, Hercules and Antaeus, Hercules and Diomedes and many more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged Copper Sculptures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur sculptures are crafted using a unique and proprietary hot-casting process. Made from high-quality copper-zinc alloy, each piece features a stunning green patina with an aged finish, evoking the timeless appeal of aged copper alloys and bronzes. Cast at high temperatures (\u0026gt;1700°F \/ 900°C), these sculptures are meticulously hand-finished to ensure exceptional detail and quality. Reflecting a tradition of excellence and artistry, each piece offers a unique and valuable addition with a vintage look that enhances both modern spaces and classic interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note there can be slight differences between the color of the item you receive and the website due to the handmade nature of the product. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/copper_2__matbanner01.jpg?v=1626338578\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Hot-cast copper-zinc alloy\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Aged green patina finish\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Timeless artistic appeal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/files\/output-onlinepngtools.png?v=1720861214\" height=\"12px\"\u003e Cast at high temperatures (\u0026gt;1700°F \/ 900°C)\u003c!-- split --\u003eHeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e9 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e3.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e6.2 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e2.4\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e2 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e0.8\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: \u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e0.4 kg \/ \u003c\/span\u003e0.9 lbs\u003c!-- split --\u003eItaly\u003c!-- split --\u003e1\u003c!-- split --\u003eSCGR3910037\u003c!-- split --\u003eIN STOCK - Shipping within 7 days\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: none;\" class=\"geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_2 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_content_4 geotargetlygeocontent1630916007191_default\"\u003e9 cm \/ \u003c\/span\u003e3.5\"","brand":"The Ancient Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39246666203249,"sku":"SCGR3910037","price":102.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1551\/9675\/products\/001-SCGR3910037-hercules-statue-small_fb27f255-b2d1-42a7-8a23-40248ab0bd44.jpg?v=1770809653","url":"https:\/\/thetheancienthomesnap.com\/products\/hercules-statue-small","provider":"The Ancient Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}