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Bronze statue of Ptah, Egypt, 800-100 BCE
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Bronze statue of Ptah, Egypt, 800-100 BCE
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Ptah was the Egyptian god of creation and craftsmen. The ancient Egyptians believed that while illness and disease were natural events, they also had supernatural causes, which were controlled by the gods. Prevention and treatment of illness and disease therefore included prayers at home to statues of gods like this one.

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Place made: Egypt

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A634890
  • Photo number: L0058413
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