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Obverse: Harpocrates (Horus) in profile to the left, crouching on a lotus flower which springs from between two budded stalks. This newly born sun god is crowned with the lotus diadem so frequently worn by the Hellenistic Isis. He points to his lips with his right index finger and holds a flail in his left hand. reverse: inscription in two lines.
History note: Leake collection
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Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin
2nd Century-3rd Century
Circa
100
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Circa
300
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Accession number: CG 495
Primary reference Number: 124573
Gem catalogue number: B 316(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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