Dated between the late period XXVI Dynasty and the Saite period.
Harpocrates is the Greek adaption of the Egyptian deity Horus as a child, identified by the side lock of hair and finger in his mouth. To the Greeks, Harpocrates was the god of silence and secrecy.

This is part of a large collection of antiquities, including Egyptian faience figures, bronze figurines, scarabs and earthenware objects. They originate from Egypt, Italy, India and the Middle East.

Amulet, male deity, light green faience, Egypt, BCE 664-525

The amulet is in the form of the Egyptian anthropomorphic deity Harpocrates (child Horus) in a striding pose. It is finely rendered with extensive detail. The right arm and lower legs are missing. It features a suspension hole through the back pillar. Harpocrates is the Greek adaption of the Egyptian deity Horus as a child.

Made: Egypt; 664 BC - 525 BC

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A6494-12

664 BC - 525 BC

43 mm

11 mm

12 mm