Figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Harpocrates draped to knees sitting vertically on rearing horse, right forefinger to lip. Left arm lies along mane of horse and clinches first at top of horse’s head. Right leg slightly forward. Eyes large, prominent nose. Tall, pointed headdress, flounced at base, side portions draped to shoulders. Ringlets frame forehead. Tail of horse projects straight out and is horizontally striated. Crease for mouth, jawline and ear indicated. Short rectangular base indicated frontal plane only. Back rounded and unindicated. Brown clay moulded hollow in two halves sealed at sides. Bottom open, circular vent in back.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Fayoum; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

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