Harpokrates with double crown, cornucopia, and pot
Unknown
A.D. 2nd–3rd century · Terracotta, traces of white slip · Egyptian Art
Images created in the traditionally Greek medium of molded terracotta were popular in domestic and funerary contexts. This one depicts Harpokrates, who by the Roman Period, had become a fertility god. His round pot probably contains fertilizing Nile water or perhaps, food.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- A.D. 2nd–3rd century
- Medium
- Terracotta, traces of white slip
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Suzanne Gauthier, 1994
