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Harpocrates

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Harpocrates was one of the most popular gods in the Graeco-Roman Period. Here he is shown as a nude child with the sidelock of youth seated on a lotus flower. His right index finger is touching his mouth. On his head he is wearing the composite crown. The eyes were originally inlaid with a different material.

Present location

KUNSTHISTORISCHES MUSEUM [09/001] VIENNA

Inventory number

420

Dating

LATE PERIOD

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

FIGURINE/STATUETTE

Material

BRONZE

Technique

CASTING

Height

16 cm

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