Figurine; Fayoum; Figurines; Clay (unfired)

Notes:

Short-bodied Harpocrates (?) on horseback in three-quarters view with right leg slightly bent, looking toward viewer. Wears helmet and short-skirted garment with V-neck and belt, and raises fisted right arm. Face is fat with large eyes, heavy lids, thick, square mouth and broad nose. Lower folds of garment indicated. Horse rears with stacked forelegs, and tail, sticking straight out, is short and spirally striated. Mane is shown with short vertical lines. Legs are in relief. Rectangular base indicated fron tplan only. Back rounded and unindicated. Reddish brown clay (Muns. 2.5 YR 5/4) moulded hollow and sealed at sides. Clumsy circular vent. 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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