An ancient base asking blessings from Heka for the Scribe of the Library of Atum Pa-kap, son of the Prophet of Atum Pa-iry-kap and the mistress of the House Hr-ib-Wadjet; statue modern above the ankles
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Art664–332 B.C. and Modern

An ancient base asking blessings from Heka for the Scribe of the Library of Atum Pa-kap, son of the Prophet of Atum Pa-iry-kap and the mistress of the House Hr-ib-Wadjet; statue modern above the ankles is a egyptian art from Egypt created in 664–332 B.C. and Modern using bronze, precious metal inlay measuring H. 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); W. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); D. 8.5 cm (3… — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze, precious metal inlay
DimensionsH. 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); W. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); D. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.) H. (with tangs): 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineEdith Perry Chapman Fund, 1948
Date664–332 B.C. and Modern

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Late Period and Modern period. The estimated date range is 664 BC – 332 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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An ancient base asking blessings from Heka for the Scribe of the Library of Atum Pa-kap, son of the Prophet of Atum Pa-iry-kap and the mistress of the House Hr-ib-Wadjet; statue modern above the ankles dates to 664–332 B.C. and Modern.

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An ancient base asking blessings from Heka for the Scribe of the Library of Atum Pa-kap, son of the Prophet of Atum Pa-iry-kap and the mistress of the House Hr-ib-Wadjet; statue modern above the ankles is crafted from bronze, precious metal inlay.

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An ancient base asking blessings from Heka for the Scribe of the Library of Atum Pa-kap, son of the Prophet of Atum Pa-iry-kap and the mistress of the House Hr-ib-Wadjet; statue modern above the ankles is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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