An ancient Egyptian schist amulet of the god Harpokrates. The nude child god is enthroned; he wears the doulbe crown of upper and lower Egypt, the sidelock of youth, and has his right finger to his mouth.
Late Period, Ca. 7th - 1st century BC.
Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm).
Intact.
On an old wooden base.
Found at Karnak in the early 20th century.
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.
Formerly in an old Irish private collection, Dublin; with Hely's Limited, Dublin, Ireland, (with old labels, "Ramesess II (sic) Karnak, Rustafjaell collection...").
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC
Egyptian Schist Amulet of Harpokrates
HIXENBAVGH
ANCIENT ART
Inv#:1810
$650
