• Field number (written on back of figurine): 7062
Previous Publications: Laumonier (1956: 141-142, pl. 41, no. 374)
Height: 116.3 mm
Iconographic type: Head and torso of an adolescent-looking Harpocrates with a sidelock, wearing a heart amulet around his neck (Chapter 4.4.3) . Stylistically Late Archaic; apparently either a conserved heirloom figurine, or a Hellenistic figurine taken from a mold cast from a Late Archaic piece (see Chapters 2 5 8, 4 4 3, 5 6 2)
Archaeological Context: Coroplastic workshop in the Theater Quarter (Chapter
5.6)
Fabric Typ e: Pale buff fabric, coarse, with calcareous temper and ACFs. Fabric appears to be an import of uncertain origin (Chapter 2.5 .4) .
Manufacturing Techniques:
• Type of temper used (Chapter 3.4.1): Calcareous temper (possibly crushed limestone)
Number of molds used (Chapter 3.4.2): Double-molded Condition of mold: Somewhat worn, but legible Solid or hollow: Hollow
Presence of vents (Chapter 3.4.3)? Not in preserved part of figurine Presence of separate base? Too fragmentary to tell Presence of visible fingerprints? No
Evidence of reworking (Chapter 3.4.3)? Possible smoothing mark on interior surface
Handmade applique elements present (Chapter 3.4.2)? No Method of attachment of head, limbs, etc. (Chapter 3.4.2): Head and arms come from same double mold as body
Evidence of “bubbles” created by plaster mold (Chapter 3.4.2)? No Appearance of back of figurine: Roughly modeled
Presence of preserved slip, self-slip, and/or limewash (Chapters 3.4.4, 3.4.5)? Limewash
Presence of preserved paint (Chapter 3.4.5)? Traces of yellowish-red paint (5YR 5/6 to 5YR 6/6) on face and body. Black (10YR 2/1) on the hair. Evidence for repair: No evidence for repair in antiquity. Modern restorers have glued the figurine back together from several broken pieces Other: Hellenistic coroplasts may have been conserving this figurine to reuse as a patrix for new, Archaizing molds (Chapters 4.4.3, 5.6.2) .
Photograph: Figs F14, D57
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