Ancient Egyptian Bronze, Gold Harpocrates God. 12,5 cm height. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
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Ancient Egyptian Harpocrates God, a Late Period bronze figure with gold inlays, 12.5 cm high (13 cm with stand), in good condition.
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God Harpocrates / Harpokrates / Horus child
- very fine - gold inlays -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Solid Bronze with eyebrows with gold inlays
12,5 cm height, 13 cm height with stand.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Mr. I, France, before 1980.
CONDITION: Good condition, see photos.
Harpocrates, the Hellenised form of the Egyptian child god Horus (Her-pa-khered), was a very popular deity during the Late Antique Egyptian (664-332 BC) and Greco-Roman periods. He represented the god Horus in his infancy, the son of Isis and Osiris, a symbol of renewal, innocence and latent power. He was often depicted as a naked child, with a finger in his mouth - a gesture that the Greeks mistakenly interpreted as a symbol of silence - although it originally indicated infancy in Egyptian art.
During the Late Antique period, inlaid bronze figures in which Harpocrates is shown seated, often on a throne or decorative base, were common. These statuettes were finely crafted, with details in gold, copper or silver, highlighting features such as the eyes, the typical side-combing of Egyptian children, and divine attributes such as the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt or the uraeus (sacred cobra). These figures functioned as votive objects, protectors of the household or symbols of fertility and renewal.
Cultural fusion with the Greco-Roman world reinforced his cult, and Harpocrates was adopted as a deity of silence, secrecy and occult knowledge. Bronze statuettes bear witness to his importance and the artistic refinement of the period.
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Translated by Google TranslateGod Harpocrates / Harpokrates / Horus child
- very fine - gold inlays -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Solid Bronze with eyebrows with gold inlays
12,5 cm height, 13 cm height with stand.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, Mr. I, France, before 1980.
CONDITION: Good condition, see photos.
Harpocrates, the Hellenised form of the Egyptian child god Horus (Her-pa-khered), was a very popular deity during the Late Antique Egyptian (664-332 BC) and Greco-Roman periods. He represented the god Horus in his infancy, the son of Isis and Osiris, a symbol of renewal, innocence and latent power. He was often depicted as a naked child, with a finger in his mouth - a gesture that the Greeks mistakenly interpreted as a symbol of silence - although it originally indicated infancy in Egyptian art.
During the Late Antique period, inlaid bronze figures in which Harpocrates is shown seated, often on a throne or decorative base, were common. These statuettes were finely crafted, with details in gold, copper or silver, highlighting features such as the eyes, the typical side-combing of Egyptian children, and divine attributes such as the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt or the uraeus (sacred cobra). These figures functioned as votive objects, protectors of the household or symbols of fertility and renewal.
Cultural fusion with the Greco-Roman world reinforced his cult, and Harpocrates was adopted as a deity of silence, secrecy and occult knowledge. Bronze statuettes bear witness to his importance and the artistic refinement of the period.
Seller's Story
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Name of object
Harpocrates God. 12,5 cm height. Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Bronze, Gold
Condition
Good
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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.
