Ancient Egyptian Silenus figurine from Naukratis

Red and brown pottery face of Silenus, from a figurine. Head appears to have been hollow. Facial features are deeply incised, with part of a headdress or backdrop remaining on the back of the head.

Ancient Egyptian Silenus figurine from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.18
  • Material: pottery
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: Silenus figurine
  • Dimensions: Width: 26mm , Depth: 22mm , Length: 37mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925