Egyptian bronze statuette of Imhotep, 27th century BC. Artist: Unknown

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Bronze statuette of Imhotep (c. 2650-2600 BC), the architect of Djoser's step pyramid at Saqqara. Also a phsyician, he became deified as the son of Ptah, and the Greeks identified him with Asclepius, 27th century BC.

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Size: 3226px × 5419px
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Photo credit: © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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