Alexandria

332 BCE- 642 CE Founded by Alexander the Great, it was one of the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world – the intellectual center of Hellenic scholarship, culture and science, home to its legendary library and one of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” Pharaoh’s lighthouse. As Egypt’ capital, was a major Mediterranean seaport on the Nile and Rome’s major grain supplier. Under Roman rule for centuries, it was a major Greek city and Christian center with Greeks, Romans, Christians, Jews and Copts. Many terracotta figurines were made during the Roman occupation to provide home deities and revered figures. We have two terracotta figurines from this period.

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  • SOLD Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844)

    SOLD Ancient Harpocrates Figurine, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1844)

    $395.00
    Ht: 6.5”  W: 2.625”  D: 1.75” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This ancient figurine is Harpocrates the Greek god of silence and secrets holding a jar made for a home shrine.  He probably represents a royal and temple cult, as he wears a double crown symbolizing both Upper and Lower Egypt and his royal emblem signifies his association with the reigning Egyptian king, who was considered a manifestation of the Egyptian god Horus. Missing part of his right side when excavated, and no with no repairs this is a true slice of history. It pairs well with #1845 Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess.

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  • SOLD Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK)

    SOLD Ancient Pottery Figurine of Child Nurturer Goddess, Roman Empire, Alexandria (1845BHK)

    $395.00
    Ht: 6.75” W: 3” D: 2” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This Roman Egyptian figurine from Alexandria of a woman holding a young child is a Kourotrophos, a class goddess figures holding infants or children. Referred to as “child nurturers”, these were revered deities, cult figures and mortals who were also fertility symbols and protectors of the young. Made from a bivalve mold, this terracotta figurine was probably placed on a home altar for protection. Mother and child figures like this are universal and appear in cultures throughout the world. It pairs well with #1844 Ancient Harpocrates Figurine.

     

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