Apis bull, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); W. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); L. 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.), The worship of the Apis bull is attested as early as Dynasty I. Arguably the Apis, unlike many sacred animals in Egypt, was not just favored by a certain deity, but was considered a deity in his own right
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Apis bull, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, H, 3.9 cm, 1 9/16, W, 2.2, 7/8, L, 5.6, 2 3/16, worship, attested, early, Dynasty I, Arguably, Apis, sacred animals, favored, certain deity, considered, deity, own right
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