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Statuette of Harpocrates
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Combining Hellenistic naturalism with a finger gesture associated with childhood in Egyptian tradition, this young figure represents Harpocrates, the Greek form of the Egyptian child sun god Horus, or Hor-pa-khred. A hole atop his head likely once held a double crown of Egypt, as on more traditionally Egyptian representations of Harpocrates.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, late Ptolemaic Dynasty |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 50 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Greece, Greco-Roman Period, late Ptolemaic Dynasty |
| Medium | bronze, hollow cast, with silver inlays |
| Dimensions | Overall: 27 x 10.2 x 8.6 cm (10 5/8 x 4 x 3 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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