Statuette of Harpocrates

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Statuette of Harpocrates depicts a small statue of a nude male figure with curly hair. The figure has a right hand raised to his lips, index finger touching. The left arm is bent at the elbow, and the hand hangs loose, with the palm facing downwards; the figure appears to have a duck or similar object under the arm. The statue is made of a dark-colored material, likely bronze, with a green patina. The background of the image is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The figure stands on a light gray surface, with a shadow cast to the right.