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

Draped male torso. Buff ware. Only front part of torso remains with details of drapery. The left arm is by the side with material draped over it and the right arm is bent at the elbow carrying an axe over the right shoulder. There are two bands around the right bicep. Nipples may be inlaid with copper. Only the tops of the legs survive.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.35
  • Material: terracotta
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: male figurine
  • Dimensions: Height: 98mm , Width: 75mm , Depth: 21mm
  • Published references: Petrie Roman Ehnasya pl L 111
  • Site: Heracleopolis
  • Latitude: 29.085556
  • Longitude: 30.934444