Statuette of Horus. The boy is completely wrapped in a cloak, which is pulled over the left shoulder, but leaves the right shoulder uncovered. The right arm crosses the chest, the fingers are led to the slightly opened mouth. The youthful face with large eyes and high forehead shows oriental (Egyptian-Syrian?) features. The head is bald except for a few strands of hair above the ears and a large curl at the back of the head. This so-called Horus or Isis curl is related to the cult and mysteries of Isis, which were widespread throughout the Roman Empire during the Roman Empire. The child Horus (Harpocrates), the son of Isis and Osiris, is depicted with this curl and the finger brought to the mouth. Bronze; h 5,9 cm; 2nd century AD.
Model: © Landessammlungen Niederösterreich, Niederösterreich 3D
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