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Clay figure of Harpocrates: E.P.357

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Clay figure of Harpocrates

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Description

Harpokrates, standing, with finger to mouth. The god wears a festival crown and holds a bowl.

Measurements and weight

Height: 23 cm

Dating

2nd Century
Circa 100 AD - Circa 200 AD

Materials used in production

Clay

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.P.357
Primary reference Number: 64414
Oldadmincategory: P

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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