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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

This Egyptian bronze figure of Ptah dates from the 25th/early 26th Dynasty (circa 750-600 B.C.) and depicts the god in standing position holding ceremonial implements. The figure features intricate details including a finely featured face with silver-overlaid eyes and a broad beaded collar.

Medium: standing with his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the was-scepter and ankh, and wearing bracelets, broad beaded collar with tassel behind, wide ribbed beard, and close-fitting cap, his finely featured face with silver(?)-overlaid eyes, remains of inlay, likely black bronze, in the beard-straps and eyebrows.
Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 125

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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

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standing with his hands emerging from his cloak and holding the was-scepter and ankh, and wearing bracelets, broad beaded collar with tassel behind, wide ribbed beard, and close-fitting cap, his finely featured face with silver(?)-overlaid eyes, remains of inlay, likely black bronze, in the beard-straps and eyebrows.

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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

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An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Ptah, 25th/early 26th Dynasty, circa 750-600 B.C.

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