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Figure of Nefertum, c. 525 BCE
Egypt
Bronze; 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.
79.55.11
Gift of Mr. and Mrs…
Nefertem
Figure of Nefertum, c. 525 BCE
Egypt
Bronze; 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.
79.55.11
Gift of Mr. and Mrs…
Figure of Nefertum, c. 525 BCE Egypt Bronze; 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. 79.55.11 Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Marilyn McCarthy

Nefertem

ClassificationsSculpture
Datec. 525 BCE
Made AtEgypt, Africa
MediumBronze
Dimensions2 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (6.4 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Marilyn McCarthy
Object number79.55.11
DescriptionEgyptian bronze statuette of Nefratem (Nefertem), a deity who was symbolic of the rising sun and regeneration. Figurine has part of arm remaining and legs are missing. Has a beard and headdress.
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