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Ptah
664-332 BC (Late Period)
This flat relief figure of the creator-god Ptah is shown mummiform with close-cropped hair and divine beard. He holds a divine was scepter, indicating his power.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Robert Garrett, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Children of Robert Garrett [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1964, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
| 1978 | In Search of Ancient Treasure: 40 Years of Collecting. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/1974 | Treatment | cleaned |
| 6/28/1978 | Treatment | cleaned; examined for condition |
Measurements
H: 1 1/16 x W: 3/8 x D: 1/16 in. (2.7 x 1 x 0.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the children of Robert Garrett, 1964
Location in Museum
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.1958