Figure of Harpocrates with a banner of the god Horus.

Ancient Egpyt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic period, c. 323 - 90 AD.

Terracotta

7.5 cm height.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, Lemoine, Caen. France. 1960.

CONDITION: Intact.

DESCRIPTION:

Harpocrates (Ancient Greek: Ἁρποκράτης) was the god of silence, secrets and confidentiality in the Hellenistic religion developed in Ptolemaic Alexandria (and also an embodiment of hope, according to Plutarch). Harpocrates was adapted by the Greeks from the Egyptian child god Horus, who represented the newborn sun, rising each day at dawn. Harpocrates's name was a Hellenization of the Egyptian Har-pa-khered or Heru-pa-khered, meaning "Horus the Child".

The depiction of the Alexandrian god Harpocrates with a standard bearing the head of Horus is a striking fusion of Egyptian and Hellenistic symbolism. Harpocrates, associated with silence and secrecy in ancient Egypt, is portrayed as a youthful figure, often shown holding his finger to his lips in a gesture of quietude. The addition of the Horus standard, bearing the likeness of the falcon-headed god, signifies protection and royal authority. This amalgamation of deities reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Alexandria, a city at the crossroads of cultures in the Hellenistic world. The figure serves as a poignant testament to the syncretic religious practices and artistic innovation of the era.


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The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License.

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Figure of Harpocrates with a banner of the god Horus.

Ancient Egpyt, Alexandria, Ptolemaic period, c. 323 - 90 AD.

Terracotta

7.5 cm height.

PROVENANCE: Private collection, Lemoine, Caen. France. 1960.

CONDITION: Intact.

DESCRIPTION:

Harpocrates (Ancient Greek: Ἁρποκράτης) was the god of silence, secrets and confidentiality in the Hellenistic religion developed in Ptolemaic Alexandria (and also an embodiment of hope, according to Plutarch). Harpocrates was adapted by the Greeks from the Egyptian child god Horus, who represented the newborn sun, rising each day at dawn. Harpocrates's name was a Hellenization of the Egyptian Har-pa-khered or Heru-pa-khered, meaning "Horus the Child".

The depiction of the Alexandrian god Harpocrates with a standard bearing the head of Horus is a striking fusion of Egyptian and Hellenistic symbolism. Harpocrates, associated with silence and secrecy in ancient Egypt, is portrayed as a youthful figure, often shown holding his finger to his lips in a gesture of quietude. The addition of the Horus standard, bearing the likeness of the falcon-headed god, signifies protection and royal authority. This amalgamation of deities reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Alexandria, a city at the crossroads of cultures in the Hellenistic world. The figure serves as a poignant testament to the syncretic religious practices and artistic innovation of the era.


Notes:

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The piece includes authenticity certificate.
The piece includes Spanish Export License.

Historien til selger

Gallery of Ancient Art - Arkeologi basert i Barcelona med mer enn femten års erfaring. Spesialisert seg på klassisk kunst, egyptisk kunst, asiatisk kunst og pre-columbiansk kunst. Det garanterer ektheten til alle delene. Den deltar på de viktigste kunstmessene i Spania, som Feriarte, samt på messer i utlandet, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussel. Alle stykkene sendes med en eksporttillatelse utstedt av det spanske kulturdepartementet. Vi sender raskt via DHL Express eller Direct Art Transport.
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Kultur
Oldtidens Egypt
Name of object
Figur av Harpokrates med et banner av guden Horus. Ptolemaisk periode, ca. 323 - 90 e.Kr. 7,5 cm.
Århundre / Tidsramme
Ptolemaic period, c. 323 - 90 AD.
Proveniens
Privat samling
Opprinnelsesland
Ukjent
Materiale
Terrakotta
Tilstand
Utmerket

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Extremely rapid courrier service from Barcelona to Flanders, picture was nicely and carefully packaged. Muchas gracias!

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goede foto's, goede omschrijving, goed verpakt en snel verzonden.

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Pezzo come da descrizione, davvero notevole. Venditore molto consigliato in quanto gentile e disponibile. spedizione molto veloce. Ottimo!

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Venditore davvero ottimo e gentile. Merce come da descrizione, spedizione veloce. Ottimo l'avere certificato di autenticità.

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nice piece and very fast shipping!

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Es una maravilla de moneda, donde se le nota los pasos de los años y me encanta. Servido muy rápido y bien empaquetado. Con su certificación. Qué más se puede pedir?

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Snelle en correcte levering, alleen was de verpakking voor het schilderij niet stevig genoeg.

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Photos trop contrastées pour bien percevoir les défauts, mais ces défauts étaient visibles pour autant. Le "Bon état" est trompeur. Sinon, envoi rapide et correctement emballé. Frais de port exagérés.

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Great communication, delivery and product. Came with a well made certificate of authenticity and good packaging. Overall very happy with the purchase! Delivery is a bit expensive, but I recommend it

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Magnifique témoin du passé, envoyé avec tous les justificatifs, impeccable. Encore une fois très satisfait, un grand merci

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Thank you for the Special offer and the fast shipping of this excellent piece of art!

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