Romano-Egyptian Redware figure of Harpocrates
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-made redware votive figure depicting the god Harpocrates in a reclining position, perhaps at a banquet, holding a small amphora, with a larger bowl in front of him. Harpocrates was the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality, and a member of the Triad of Alexandria, the three gods most venerated in that city. Size: 2.25" L x 4.5" W x 3.35" H (5.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.5 cm); 4.65" H (11.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
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#126973
Egypt, Romano-Egyptian Period, ca. 30 BCE to 2nd century CE. A mold-made redware votive figure depicting the god Harpocrates in a reclining position, perhaps at a banquet, holding a small amphora, with a larger bowl in front of him. Harpocrates was the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality, and a member of the Triad of Alexandria, the three gods most venerated in that city. Size: 2.25" L x 4.5" W x 3.35" H (5.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.5 cm); 4.65" H (11.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126973
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Romano-Egyptian Redware figure of Harpocrates
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