Ancient Egyptian figurine from Naukratis

Copper alloy figure of Horus. Lower legs missing and feet. Depicted as a, possibly, naked seated child with the side lock of youth. His left arm is by his side, and his right arm is missing below the shoulder. Slight notch at the back of the figurine. Perhaps part of a composite statue of Isis Hathor suckling the infant.

Ancient Egyptian figurine from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.60.a
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 43mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 15mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925