Statuary

E12549

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

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Object Number E12549
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Section Egyptian
Materials Bronze
Iconography Harpocrates
Description

Figurine of seated Horus the Child, represented as a seated nude male youth with royal crown and sidelock. The boy's right hand is up with his index finger to his mouth. Slot exists in the top of the crown extending from ear to ear, possibly meant to hold two plumes. The rectangular base below the child's feet is inscribed on all four sides with a dedication.

Height 15 cm
Width 5.2 cm
Depth 9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dillwyn Parrish, 1914
Other Number 4 - Collector Number

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