Head Of Harpocrates Greco-roman 200 To 100 Bc Mediterranean Basin Antiquities

Head of the god Harpocrates, with wavy locks of hair harmoniously framing his face with a youthful expression, with round and soft shapes, he exudes a serene expression, accentuated by the finger symbolically placed on his lip, an emblematic gesture of silence and mystery. Made of orange terracotta, the piece has small chips and marks of time, but remains in good general condition of conservation (see photos). Egypt, Greco-Roman period, 200 BC to 100 AD Dimensions: 4.2 x 3.3 cm (with base: 8.5 cm) Provenance: old collection of a Parisian expert in archaeology, constituted in the 1970s/1980s. Sold with its base and a certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. * Shipping costs on estimate. Harpocrates, the Greco-Roman incarnation of the Egyptian god Horus as a child, symbolized youth, renewal, and protection. In Greco-Roman art, he is often depicted with a finger over his mouth, a traditional gesture associated with the idea of silence or sacred discretion. This type of terracotta sculpture, widespread in Greco-Roman Egypt, served as both a votive object and a domestic decoration. The fineness of the features and the elegance of the hairstyles bear witness to the artistic influence of both Egyptian and Hellenistic cultures.