Fragmentary statuette of Harpocrates
Fragmentary statuette of Harpocrates

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Fragmentary statuette of Harpocrates,

2nd–3rd century CE

Romano-Egyptian
Roman Imperial Period, ca. 30 BCE–476 CE
2001-253

Information

Title
Fragmentary statuette of Harpocrates
Dates

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium
Terracotta
Dimensions
9.0 x 4.6 x 2.5 cm (3 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift from the Estate of Josepha Weitzmann-Fiedler
Object Number
2001-253
Place Made

Africa, Egypt

Culture
Romano-Egyptian, Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Imperial (Roman)
Type
terracottas, figurines, ceramics
Materials
terracotta
Subject
deities, figures (representations), men, mythology, crowns (headdresses)

Acquired by Josepha Weitzmann-Fiedler at an unknown date and from an unknown source; given by bequest from the estate to the Museum in 2001.

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