Nefertum, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Memphis (Mit Rahina), Egyptian Antiquities Service, found July 1909, cupreous metal, black bronze and precious metal inlay, glass, H. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); W. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); D. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.), The god Nefertum is depicted, wearing a lotus blossom on his head from which two plumes emerge. On either side are menats, symbols of great female goddesses. In his hand he holds an ostrich feather fan emerging from a palmette
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Nefertum, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Memphis, Mit Rahina, Egyptian Antiquities Service, July 1909, cupreous metal, black bronze, precious metal inlay, glass, H, 34.3 cm, 13 1/2, W, 8.9, 3, D, god, depicted, wearing, lotus blossom, head, two plumes, emerge, side, menats, symbols, great female, goddesses, hand, holds, ostrich feather, fan, emerging, palmette
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