Ancient Egyptian - The god Harpocrates seated, crowned with the double Pschent - Alexandria 100 BC / 100 AD






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Ancient Egyptian terracotta statue of the seated Harpocrates wearing the double Pschent crown, Alexandrian, dating to the 1st century BCE/1st century CE, height 13.2 cm.
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Elegant Egyptian terracotta statuette of the god Harpocrates, dressed in a drapery resting on his shoulder and thigh, crowned with the double pschent.
He is depicted seated, with a round face, the child’s lock of hair, index finger to the mouth. In the left hand, he holds a cornucopia.
The details are numerous - traces of white slip
Height 13.2 cm - width 8.3 cm
Alexandria, Roman period, 1st century BCE / 1st century CE.
Good condition - no restoration
Provenance information: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: former private collection, widow of a private teacher
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Seller's Story
Elegant Egyptian terracotta statuette of the god Harpocrates, dressed in a drapery resting on his shoulder and thigh, crowned with the double pschent.
He is depicted seated, with a round face, the child’s lock of hair, index finger to the mouth. In the left hand, he holds a cornucopia.
The details are numerous - traces of white slip
Height 13.2 cm - width 8.3 cm
Alexandria, Roman period, 1st century BCE / 1st century CE.
Good condition - no restoration
Provenance information: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: former private collection, widow of a private teacher
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary permissions, such as an export license. (Passport for cultural property)
The seller will inform the buyer of his status if this takes more than a few days
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
