Harpocrates (?) Kissing an Animal

3rd–2nd century B.C.E.

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Caption

Harpocrates (?) Kissing an Animal, 3rd–2nd century B.C.E.. Terracotta, pigment, 1 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (4.1 x 2.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 02.126.

Title

Harpocrates (?) Kissing an Animal

Date

3rd–2nd century B.C.E.

Period

Hellenistic Period (probably)

Medium

Terracotta, pigment

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (4.1 x 2.2 x 7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund

Accession Number

02.126

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