Ancient Egyptian Horus figurine from Hierakleopolis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Buff brown ware. Figure of Horus on a goose. Crude representation of goose with Horus seated sideways on its back. He carries a cornucopia in his left hand and the right arm is raised with finger to mouth. He is draped and wears a Roman headdress.

Ancient Egyptian Horus figurine from Hierakleopolis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.36
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: Horus figurine
  • Dimensions: Height: 176mm , Width: 115mm , Depth: 50mm
  • Published references: Unpublished.
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444