King Ramesses II with God Ptah-Tatenen
GEM 3824

King Ramesses II with God Ptah-Tatenen

This seated statue presents King Ramesses II beside the god Ptah-Tatenen, a powerful creator deity in ancient Egyptian theology. Ptah-Tatenen is a composite god—merging Ptah, the master craftsman and god of artisans from Memphis, with Tatenen, the primordial mound that rose from the chaotic waters at the dawn of creation. Together, they embody the divine forces of artistic creation and cosmic birth. This statue was discovered in Mit Rahina (ancient Memphis), once the capital of Egypt and home to the grand temple of Ptah. The depiction of the king sitting ... Discover more with Premium!
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