Manufacturing Techniques

•  Type of temper used (Chapter 3.4.1): Untempered

•  Number of molds used (Chapter 3.4.2): Double

•  Condition of mold: Fairly good

•  Solid or hollow: Hollow

•  Presence of vents (Chapter 3.4.3)? Oval vent in the center back of the figurine

•  Presence of separate base? Yes; figurine rests atop a circular base with torus moldings, possibly representing an altar (see Chapter 4 4 4)

•  Presence of visible fingerprints? Some possible prints or cloth impressions on the interior surfaces

•  Evidence of reworking (Chapter 3.4.3)? Some retooling; surface smoothing; cutting of vent into back of figurine

•  Handmade applique elements present (Chapter 3.4.2)?

•  Method of attachment of head, limbs, etc. (Chapter 3.4.2): Entire figurine comes from the same double mold

•  Evidence of “bubbles” created by plaster mold (Chapter 3.4.2)? Yes; several such blisters are visible around the edges of the petals and near the outline of the figure of Harpocrates.

•  Appearance of back of figurine: Convex, unmodeled

•  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)? Pink (5R 8/4) and red (MICHEL color: 23-19-8) paint on the flower’s petals, some of which are outlined in black (10YR 2/1) . Traces of yellowish-brown (10YR 5/6) on the base or altar. Yellow paint (10YR 7/8) covering the figure of Harpocrates himself (traces present on the god’s skin, regalia, crown, coiffure, and clothing) .

•  Evidence for repair: No evidence for repair in antiquity. Modern restorers have glued the figurine back together from two broken pieces

•  Other: Mold sibling of A2525