Egyptian Bronze Harpokrates

An ancient Egyptian bronze statuette of the god Harpokrates; seated nude, his arms to his sides; wearing the double crown and the side lock of youth.

Late Period, 1st millennium BC.
Height: 2 1/2 in (6 cm).

Harpokrates, the infant son of Isis and Horus was a symbol of youth and fertility. He was essentially a patron deity of childhood, especially popular in the Late Period. Often depicting suckling Isis, wearing the side lock of youth, and with his index finger to his mouth.

Formerly in the Dr. Hans Halter collection, Switzerland, before 1966.
Inv#: 9802
Guaranteed Authentic

$750

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