Bidspirit Auktion | ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF HARPOCRATES

ROMAN MARBLE HEAD OF HARPOCRATES - Ca. AD 2nd century.A marble head of Harpocrates, portrayed with youthful features. His face consists of a gently rounded chin and large expressive eyes, while a subtle enigmatic smile graces his slightly parted lips. Atop his head, an arranged topknot secures his tresses, which descend in cascading curls, enhancing the impression of youthful exuberance. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Harpocrates represented silence and esoteric knowledge. Cf. Bonhams, Antiquites, 5 July 2018, Lot 86. Size: 300mm x 200mm; Weight: 15.2kg Provenance: Ex. North London Gallery; previously held in a London, UK, private family collection, held since before the 1960s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.