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June 0813, 2019
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LOT 304

Lot 304

Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.

Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.
Lot 304 Details
Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.

the goddess modelled seated with throne headdress and tripartite wig, the child naked with single lock of hair on the right side of his head
height 5.5 in — 14 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.
  • Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.
  • Egyptian Limestone Statuette of Isis Nursing Harpocrates (Horus), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C.
  • 3D Image
Literature:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548310

Note:

Images of Isis as a nursing mother were believed to provide protection to women and children.

CONDITION DETAILS

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