Harpocrates statuette

From the Museo Egizio record

Seated, naked figure of Harpocrates. The god is wearing a skullcap decorated with the uraeus whose head is missing, its sinuous tail is incised and extends on the top of the skullcap. Harpocrates has the side-lock on the right side of the head, decorated with a plaited pattern and ending with a curl on the right shoulder. Two streamers descend from the skullcap to the upper back. Harpocrates has a necklace with a pendant, which is not clearly visible. Harpocrates has his left arm at side, part of the forearm is missing. The right arm is bent, and the god is bringing his now missing right index finger to his mouth. The legs are together and cut out at some spots, the leg muscles are slightly indicated. The feet rest on a trapezoidal base. Two modern brass pins have been inserted, one under the buttocks and one under the base. The object is made in the lost-wax technique for solid casts. Dimensions: 4 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm. Museum location: Not on display. Image views available: 7.