EGYPTIAN BRONZE HARPOCRATES

LATE PERIOD, 30th DYNASTY, 380-343 B.C.

Harpokrates, or “Horus the child,” the son of Isis and Osiris/Serapis.

This sculpture is armless, without a base, and please oberve details of the back of the piece; was probably mounted on a vessel or other item for decorative purposes. Very solid item, and quite beautiful for collectors of the period. Purchased at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in 1958.

See original sales receipt.

Measures 7 inches length x 1.5 inches width (at hips and head).

Online research appraises these between USD$900-$1,200

Asking USD$650.

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, Dynasties 26 through 30, ca. 662 to 330 BCE. A bronze figure of the child god Harpocrates, nude, legs together. He wears a uraeus, as well as side lock of youth. The child of Isis and Osiris, Harpocrates (the Hellenised term for Horus) was revered for his power over threatening animals and despite his youthful appearance, was seen as a protective deity. A lovely example with handsome features and nice glossy surfaces with attractive, deep green patination. Created to be dedicated/worshiped rather than worn as a pendant.

Simialr examples at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York”

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545983

Similar item at the Harvard Art Museum / see info below.

Title: Harpokrates (Horus the Child)

Alternate Title: Seated Harpokrates

Classification: Sculpture / Statuette

Date: late 8th-late 6th century BCE

Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Egypt (Ancient)

Late Period: Culture Egyptian