Ancient Egyptian figurine from Naukratis

Copper alloy sun’s disc, framed by curved horns, with a uraeus in front. A tang protruding from the base, which would have attached it to a figurine’s head. Probably from a statue of Hathor. Possible remains of silver at the back of the uraeus.

Ancient Egyptian figurine from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.60.c
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 39mm , Width: 21mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925