Hollow terracotta figure of harpocrates with remains of white paint on the surface “God of Secrecy and silence” Harpocrates is shown seated with his right forefinger to his lips
This gesture was misconstrued by the Greek and Roman conquerors as an exhortation of silence and consequently adopted Harpocrates as the God of secrecy and silence
Measurements:
Height...
Dimensions:
Height: 7 cm
Width: 5.5 cm
Height on stand: 10 cm
Condition: Good condition
Found Jericho "Jordan Valley" Holy Land
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