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

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Title: 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
Date Created: 664–332 B.C. and Modern
Physical Dimensions: H. 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.)
Type: Statuette, Heka
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/546005
Medium: Bronze, precious metal inlay
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Late Period and Modern

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