Colossal Statue of God Ptah
GEM 45939

Colossal Statue of God Ptah

This colossal statue represents Ptah, one of the most ancient and significant creator gods in Egyptian mythology. Worshipped in Memphis, Ptah was believed to have created the universe not by action but by the power of thought and speech—he simply “spoke” the world into existence. As such, Ptah became the patron deity of craftsmen, architects, and artists, all of whom brought ideas into tangible form, just as he had formed the cosmos. In this statue, Ptah is depicted in a mummiform posture, wrapped tightly in a shroud, wearing a straight beard and a skullcap. He holds a was-scepter, the ankh symbol of life, and the djed ... Découvrez plus avec Premium !
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