Figurine; Karanis; Figurines; Paint; Clay (unfired); Harpocrates

Notes:

Harpocrates draped to knees astride rearing horse. Right forefinger to mouth, left arm obscure, right leg forward. Tall headdress flounced at base and perhaps intended to fall to shoulders. Ringlets frame face except at mid-forehead. Tail of horse projects straight out and is striated spirally. Rectangular base sags center and indicated front plane only. Back rounded and unindicated. Pinkish brown clay moulded (plaster mould) hollow in two halves sealed at sides. Bottom open, large circular vent in back. Traces of black and white paint.

Data Provider:

University of Michigan. Libraries

Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Karanis; Figurines; Egypt

Language:

UND

Rights:

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URL:

http://name.umdl.umich.edu/IC-KELSEY-X-0000.00.6460%5D0000_00_6460P01.TIF