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Harpokrates
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
305–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tanis (San el-Hagar)
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number85.529
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionBronze Harpokrates. Eyes made of gold inlay. Side lock and finger in mouth. Both hands broken off. The feet were broken off and repaired.
ProvenanceFrom Tanis (San el-Hagar). 1884: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; October 28, 1885: presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)