HIXENBAVGH
ANCIENT ART
An ancient Egyptian large green faience amulet of the child Horus (Harpokrates) standing, one arm raised to his mouth, the sidelock of youth on the right side of his head, a uraeus on his crown.
Late Period, Ca. 7th - 1st century BC.
Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm).
Very fine style.
Harpokrates, the infant son of Isis and Horus was a symbol of youth and fertility. He was essentially a patron deity of childhood, especially popular in the Late Period.
Confer: Andrews, Carol, "Amulets of Ancient Egypt," 1994, p. 16.
Formerly in a New York private collection.
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC
Egyptian Green Faience
Harpokrates Amulet
Inv.# 2051
SOLD
