Rare Antique Bronze Egyptian Great Priest IMHOTEP Seated Statue 6" w/ Wood Base

Rare Antique Bronze Egyptian Great Priest IMHOTEP ( Architect, Physician, Engineer. Master of scribes) Seated Statue 6" w/ Wood Base The replica statue on offer here depicts the legendary Imhotep. Egypt's most iconic not royal personage. Imhotep is a notable figure in Egyptian history, recognized as an architect, high priest, scribe, and physician. He was later deified for his contributions to Egyptian society. The statue is likely a modern reproduction or a representation inspired by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Statues of Imhotep are often found in museum collections and are characterized by their seated pose, holding a papyrus scroll, which signifies his role as a scribe and scholar. The seated figure shows Imhotep with an open scroll on his lap and an inscription can be seen carved into it in the overhead photo. He wears a pleated tunic and a broad collar necklace. This late period example would have been placed in the home of the owner or placed in an appropriate temple as an offering to garner favor. Imhotep's achievements were so grand and influential he was revered as a god 2000 years after his death when his attributes merged with the god Thoth. The statue is accompanied by a wooden base and is originated from the Egyptian Bazar. The provenance of the statue is not available, and it is not handmade. The statue is a collectible item and is categorized under Egyptian, Cultures & Ethnicities, and Collectibles.