An Egyptian Bronze Figure of Imhotep, 26th Dynasty, 664-625 B.C.

the deified architect and physician under King Djoser seated with his feet resting on a foot-stool and holding an open scroll with engraved inscription on his lap, and wearing a long kilt with pleated over-fold, broad beaded collar with falcon-headed terminals, and close-fitting cap.

probably Jacques Schulman, Amsterdam, prior to 1978
private collection (G. R.), Amsterdam, acquired in May 1978, or earlier

Generally good, surface somewhat rubbed and head abraded in places, chip on top of proper right ear.
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The text on the scroll translates “Imhptep (Imhotep), son of Ptah”.