Lower part of enthroned child god, probably Harpokrates, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Chlorite schist, H. 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); W. 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); D. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.), The elaborate throne accompanied by striding lions signifies an association with royalty, and the remains of a nude - and, therefore, child - god point to Harpokrates as the orignal occupant. Slots in the base held added elements, perhaps sphinxes
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Lower part, enthroned child god, Harpokrates, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C, Egypt, Chlorite schist, H, 11.3 cm, 4 7/16, W, 6, 2 3/8, D, 11 5/16, elaborate, throne, accompanied, striding lions, signifies, association, royalty, remains, nude, child, god point, orignal occupant, Slots, base held, added, elements, perhaps sphinxes
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