Bust of Ptolemy as Hermes Thoth

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Culture Greek

Origin possibly Egypt

Title Bust of Ptolemy as Hermes Thoth

Date 300–100 BCE

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Object: 3 1/2 × 2 15/16 in. (8.9 × 7.5 cm)
Overall: 3 1/2 × 2 15/16 in. (8.9 × 7.5 cm)

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 64.89.11

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