Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. cm (1 in.); D. 2 cm (13

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Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. cm (1 in.); D. 2 cm (13/16 in.), This statuette depicts Ptah, the chief god of Egypt's capital city Memphis and master craftsman of the gods. He is easy to identify by his tight-fitting cap, straight beard (different from the usual curved divine beard on other gods), and enveloping mummiform garment

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Size: 3679px × 5519px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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