Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal inlay, H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); W. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); D. 2.1 cm (13/16 in.), This statuette depicts Ptah, the chief god of Egypt's capital city Memphis and master craftsman of the gods. He is easy to identify by his tight-fitting cap, straight beard (different from the usual curved divine beard on other gods), and enveloping garment
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Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C, Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal inlay, H, 6.4 cm, 2 1/2, W, 1.8, 11/16, D, 2.1, 13/16, statuette, depicts, chief god, capital city, Memphis, master craftsman, gods, easy, identify, tight-fitting cap, straight beard, different, usual curved, divine, beard, enveloping garment
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