Ancient Egyptian Horus figurine from Tell Nabasha

Copper alloy figurine of Horus as a child, with a loop behind the upper back for suspension. Figure shown in a semi seated position with legs bent at the hips and knees. He is naked, with facial features, bottom, toes and genitalia marked. His hand is too his mouth, and his left by his side. He wears the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, and has the sidelock of youth. His feet are supported on a thin plinth.

Ancient Egyptian Horus figurine from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.16.b
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: Horus figurine
  • Dimensions: Width: 17mm , Depth (at loop): 17mm , Height: 67mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556