Figure Item Number: M3.172 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure depicting Horus, a falcon-headed god, son of Isis and Osiris. The figure is portrayed in profile with a protrusion in front of it. The head of the figure is carved in low relief and on the shoulder are incised a series of horizontal lines bordered by a band of zigzag at the bottom. Two holes in bottom of base, which flares outwards at the ends.
Cultural Context
Probably amulet. Buried with mummy.
Narrative
The van Haersolte Collection
Item History
- Made in Egypt
- Collected during 1890
- Owned by Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Owned by Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn before April 26, 1956
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller) on April 26, 1956
What
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn, Baron van Haersolte van den Doorn and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source), U.B.C. President's Fund (Funding source) and Kathleen van Haersolte van den Doorn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Collection Date
- during 1890
- Ownership Date
- before April 26, 1956
- Acquisition Date
- on April 26, 1956
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 2308/0166