Apis Bull Statuette, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–343 B.C., From Egypt, Elephant ivory, L. 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in), w. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in), H. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in), One of the most important animal deities of ancient Egypt was the sacred Apis bull, whose worship is attested from Dynasty I. Near the Ptah temple at Memphis, Egypt's old capital, a living representative of the Apis bull was stabled
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Apis Bull Statuette, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–343 B.C, Egypt, Elephant ivory, L, 8.7 cm, 3 7/16, w, 2.7, 1 1/16, H, 6.2, 2, important animal deities, ancient Egypt, sacred Apis, bull, worship, attested, I, Ptah temple, Memphis, old capital, living representative, bull, stabled
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