29.17.613 Thoth Minneapolis Institute of Art 2026-02-15 Generated by Access to Memory (AtoM) 2.10.0 2026-05-19 19:44 UTC English Thoth dem001-29.17.613 c. 664 BCE-30 CE Bronze[AI-described] The 3D-scanned heritage object appears to be a small statue or figurine. It is crafted with a smooth surface texture and displays fine details, suggesting it might be made of a material like bronze. The colors are muted, likely reflecting the original color palette used in the time period it was created. The condition suggests it may have been touched up or restored, as indicated by the reference to a 30th-century restoration effort. Notable physical features include the figure's humanoid form with distinct facial and body characteristics that could be indicative of cultural depictions from ancient Egypt. Minneapolis Institute of Art

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Dynasty: 26th dynasty - Saite. Nationality: Egyptian. Culture: Ancient Egyptian.

Published

Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA)

Bronze figure of Thoth. Classification: Sculpture. Department: Arts of Global Africa. Dynasty: 26th dynasty - Saite. Dated: c. 664 BCE-30 CE. Credit line: Bequest of Miss Lily Place.

Figure Sculpture Ancient Egyptian Thoth Bronze Egypt Africa

8 x 2 1/8 in. (20.32 x 5.4 cm)

Record sourced from the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) Open Access collection, February 2026.

Public Domain

Public Domain. Credit: Bequest of Miss Lily Place to the Minneapolis Institute of Art.