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

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Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 , From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. cm (3 3/8 in.); W. cm (1 1/8 in.); D. cm (1 1/8 in.), This statuette depicts Ptah, the chief god of Egypt's capital city Memphis and master craftsman of the gods. The facial features are somewhat unbalanced, particularly the wide-set and unevenly carved eyes; nonetheless Ptah is easy to identify by his tight-fitting cap, here with a streamer attached at the back, his straight beard (different from the usual curved divine beard on other gods), and enveloping mummiform garment

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Size: 3663px × 5494px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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