Object Number: H108

Collection: World Archaeology - Egyptology

Object Name: figurine

Description: A statue of a hawk-headed god seated on a black throne with columns of hieroglyphs down the sides and back pillar. The god (Horus) is poorly modelled and wears a long wig and knee-length kilt. There is a hole in his head for headgear. "Harakte statue". Inscription on back: Horakhty Lord of Kemwet [city or district of Athribis, modern Tell Atrib, probably from temple there] for the life, prosperity and health of the Custodian Nebunakhte. Inscriptions on side shortened version of the above. (Dodson, Aidan)

On Display at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Egypt Gallery