Ancient Egyptian statuette (cupreous metal with precious metal inlay) of Imhotep, chancellor to the
Ancient Egyptian statuette (cupreous metal with precious metal inlay) of Imhotep, chancellor to the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh Djoser and architect of Djoser’s step pyramid, who was later worshiped as a deity. Artist unknown; ca. 664-30 BCE (Late Period or Ptolemaic). Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. -- source link
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