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LOT 0076
Egyptian Turquoise-Glazed Seated Harpocrates
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. OR LATER
2 in. (10.09 grams total, 52 mm including stand).
Modelled in the round, depicted in a seated pose with bold sidelock reaching to the shoulder, uraeus on the forehead; ribbed suspension loop behind the neck; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
Provenance
Collection of His Excellency Mandou Riaz 1895-1963.
Archaeology Auction, Paris, Drouot Montaigne, 11-12 Nov 2001, no.186.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0076
Egyptian Turquoise-Glazed Seated Harpocrates
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Harpocrates is the Greek equivalent of the Egyptian name Hor-pa-khered, which means ‘Horus the Child’. This name refers to Horus as the divine infant of Isis and Osiris. Wearing an amulet of Harpocrates was believed to provide the same protection that Isis granted to her beloved son. Larger bronze statuettes were probably votive offerings to Harpocrates, intended to secure his favour and protection.
