Figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Isis with characteristic knot of drapery at breast, seated cross-legged on basket with right hand raised to exposed left breast and left hand obscure placed. Egyptian coiffure with a braid of hair hanging down each side of face. Harpocrates wears headdress and lies in lap of Isis with legs stacked. Left arm grasps right wrists of Isis, right arm obscure - may hold patera across abdomen. Both subjects gaze out. Features and details vaguely articulated and back unindicated. Reddish tan clay moulded hollow in two halves and sealed at sides. Large circular vent in back. Elliptical bottom open.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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URL:

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