Statue of Horus the Child

Statue of Horus the Child

Horus the child, known as Harpocrates, of the Greco-Roman period is shown squatting on a small base. His right leg is bent under his body, while his left is erect in front of his chest.

He is naked, with the child lock on the right of his head. His right arm is beside his body and he is holding a rounded staff in his hand; the left arm is broken.

The child's body is painted in brown and cream, and the eyes and eyebrows are highlighted in black

Present location BIBLIOTHECA ALEXANDRINA ANTIQUETIES MUSEUM [01/027] ALEXANDRIA BAAM

Inventory number 635

Dating ROMAN PERIOD

Archaeological Site EL-MINIYA

Category STATUE

Material LIMESTONE

Technique HEWN

Height 25 cm

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