Copper alloy figure of Ptah: E.160.1954

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Copper alloy figure of Ptah

Entities

Statuette

Description

Ptah, standing. Ptah lived at Memphis and was a creator god. He is typically mummiform and wears a skull-cap, which distinguishes him from Osiris.

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.9 cm

Find spot

?Memphis, Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1954) by Greg, Robert, Sir

Dating

Third Intermediate period
-1069 - -715

Components of the work

Collar composed of gold
Statue composed of copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process)

References and bibliographic entries

Egyptian Art [1995]

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.160.1954
Primary reference Number: 62216
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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