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OSA_0824

Quartzite block statue of an Egyptian official with a naos (shrine) in front of him, containing the god Ptah. Cartouches of Pharaoh Ramesses II are inscribed on upper arms of the official. Formerly in the Wellcome Collection (Gift of the Wellcome Trustees). From Egypt. 19th Dynasty, 1292–1189 BCE. With thanks to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL. Photo © Osama S. M. Amin.