Statuette of Imhotep: Famous Sculpture

Q: Where can I see Statuette of Imhotep?

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BCE). It's made from copper alloy Ancient Egyptian created it as part of the Egyptian artistic tradition.

Q: What is notable about Statuette of Imhotep?

Ancient Egyptian made from copper alloy, it measures 12.5 × 3.8 × 6.5 cm (5 × 1 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Ancient Egyptian sculpted this ancient work, dating to Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BCE). Made from copper alloy, it measures 12.5 × 3.8 × 6.5 cm (5 × 1 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago. The museum's public domain images are available under CC0 for any use.

It's at the Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois. The AIC is one of the largest and oldest art museums in the United States.

It dates to Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BCE). It's made from copper alloy Ancient Egyptian created it as part of the Egyptian artistic tradition.

Ancient Egyptian made from copper alloy, it measures 12.5 × 3.8 × 6.5 cm (5 × 1 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.). It's part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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