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Statuette of Harpokrates
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 2
1070–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 15.3 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.4413
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionBronze; standing figure, left hand raised to his mouth; lock of youth at right. Rectangular base, broken at front end. Reddish color.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.