CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

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AN EGYPTIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF PTAH
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
The mummiform god with long striated beard and broad collar, holding a was (dominion)-sceptre, mounted
7 in. (17.9 cm.) high

Provenance

Formerly in the Elisabeth von Treskow collection.

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Lot Essay

Elisabeth von Treskow was a German jewellery designer and had a workshop in Essen from 1919-1943. She is noted for having been particularly inspired by ancient Etruscan granulated gold jewellery. The above bronze statue was acquired by her because as Ptah is the god of craftsmen. The deity was thought to have created skills in design and sculpture and was taken up by ancient Egyptian artisans as their patron god.

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