Statuette of Ptah

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Statuette of Ptah by an unknown artist depicts a bronze statue of a man with a bald head and a long, thin beard. The figure has a long, straight body with a small base at the bottom. The arms are held in front of the body, with the right hand touching the chin. The statue appears to have a dark brown patina with green and red patches. The figure is wearing a short, collared garment with pleats or folds. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark to light. The statue casts a shadow on the surface below it.