An ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting the child god Harpokrates seated with his left hand to his mouth, wearing the side lock of youth; with suspension loop at the top.
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.
$1,500
