Egypt, Roman Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite 97.08% silver amulet depicting Harpocrates - the god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality - with his finger pressed to his lips, standing nude save a panther skin (nebris) over his body - tied in a reef knot on his left shoulder, and holding a bountiful cornucopia (horn of plenty) in his left hand. His visage is finely detailed with delicate features and framed by a wavy coiffure with curls over his forehead, ears, and neck. Size: 0.3" W x 0.875" H (0.8 cm x 2.2 cm); 1.125" H (2.9 cm) on included custom stand; silver quality: 97.08%

Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA; ex-D.P. collection, Rochester, Michigan, USA, acquired from Royal Athena in April 1997; ex-Monnier collection, Ader-Picard-Tajan, Paris, France, 1996

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#175403

Lower legs and feet missing as shown. Minor abrasions to surfaces and light roughness and damage to verso, otherwise in excellent condition. Great patina and preservation to finer details. Figure cannot be removed from display stand, therefore accurate weight cannot be determined.