Lot 2794
A Rare and Fine Pantheistic Harpocrates Amulet in Silver. Late Helleistic Egypt, 1st century BC. Greco-Roman Egypt, Late 1st century BC. - 1st century AD. The child aspect of the Egyptian god, Horus, merged with that of Eros/Cupid. The figure modeled along the lines of the Hellenistic erote, with the child's figure plump and rounded, almost feminine in appearance. As per Egyptian traditions, the god holds his finger to his mouth to indicate his youthfulness, and wears the royal double crown. Aside from Cupid's attribute of the arrow-filled quiver, the god holds the cornucopia of Tyche, and wears the panther skin of Dionysus. The figure finely modeled and detailed, with suspension loop at back. Aside from losses to the feet and the tips of the wings, the silver nicely preserved for finds from this area. Height: 1-1/2"; mounted on stand. Rare!
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Harpokrates, the child of Isis and Osiris, was often conflated with the Greek Eros (or Roman Cupid) during this period as a harbinger as abundance. In this example, that concept is further reinforced by the cornucopia of Tyche. The attribute of Dionysus added further spiritual nauances to those already covered by the three other deities.
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