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Figurine of Harpokrates

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris of chamber of pit G 7924 D

Medium/Technique Copper
Dimensions Length x width: 10.9 × 3 cm (4 5/16 × 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2379
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionCopper figurine of Harpokrates as a seated child, finger raised to mouth. Wearing the double crown with sidelock of hair falling from the right side of the figure's head.
ProvenanceExcavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition to Giza, December 29, 1930 from debris of chamber of pit G 7924D; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)