Head of a Statuette of Ptah
Description
Head, Ptah. New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C. Meta-siltstone. H. 3.9 × W. 3.4 × D. 3.6 cm (1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 1 7/16 in.). From: Egypt. Subject: Heads. Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A greenish stone head of an Egyptian statuette with a stylized wig/side curls and a calm, idealized facial expression.
The image shows a sculpted head-on view of a small Egyptian statuette, displayed on a modern gold-colored stand. The figure has a smooth, rounded skull and a stylized false beard and wig elements indicated by shallow incisions and molded contours. The eyes are carved with prominent lids and almond-shaped openings; the mouth is small and downturned. The ears are modeled in relief. No clearly readable inscriptions or carved hieroglyphs are visible on the face, sides of the head, or the background. The overall surface appears weathered/patinated, consistent with a worked stone artifact. There is no visible modern restoration text or markings in the provided view.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116415792 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.7.1420 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 549338 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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