Very fine terracotta of the child horus. Wearing side-lock, crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also on the front of the crown we see a uraeus or cobra with solar disk. Portion of finger on the lips still present. This is one of the finest terracotta heads I have seen. Measure 3 1/4 inches and is intact as shown. Very vivid facial expression and crisp details.
Nubian terracotta statue in the form of Isis and Horus child. Isis is wearing the sun disk enclosed by a pair of cow's horns. The most common divine headdresses are cow horns and solar disks for the leading goddesses of the pantheon, such as Hathor and Isis, emphasizing their maternal role. Head re-attached however still has nice facial features (not well captured by the photo). Measures 4.5 inches and dates to the Late Period. ...click for details
Here you find a fragment of a terracotta handle in the form of Isis and Horus child. Isis is wearing the sun disk enclosed by a pair of cow's horns. The most common divine headdresses are cow horns and solar disks for the leading goddesses of the pantheon, such as Hathor and Isis, emphasizing their maternal role. Nice artifact which measures 3 inches and dates to the Late Period.
Here you find a lovely terracotta figure of the god Harpocrates, wearing the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. This figure also has his left hand in a pot, like the cornucopia a symbol of abundance. These terracotta clay figures were often placed in ...click for details
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COPTIC TERRACOTTA OF WOMAN-Gustave Jequier
Nice terracotta figure of a stylized women that is of Coptic origin. As with most Coptic are we find influence from many cultures. This artifact measures 5.95 inches is well preserved with reddish wash.
Originally the term "Copt" referred to the native people w ...click for details
This terracotta is of a stylized women and as with Coptic art we find influence from many cultures. This artifact measures 6 inches is well preserved with white slip still present.
Originally the term "Copt" referred to the native people who lived in Egypt (opposed to the Arabs or Greeks) ...click for details
Two small terracotta heads of Harpokrates, one wearing an Atef crown and the other wearing the "youthful" customary sidelock. Both holding forefingers to their mouths and one holding the club of Herakles. ...click for details
This terracotta is of a stylized women and as with Coptic art we find influence from many cultures. This artifact measures 6 inches and is damaged as shown.
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES.
LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C
Nice terracotta terracotta of Harpocrates with much white slip still remaining. Fragmented as shown with nice details and priced right! Measure 6.5 inches in height.
