Nefertum; Late Period-Ptolemaic Period; 332-30 B.C.; From Egypt; Memphite Region; Memphis (Mit Rahina); Egyptian Antiquities Service; found July 1909; cupreous metal; black bronze and precious metal inlay; glass; H. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); W. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); D. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); The god Nefertum is depicted; wearing a lotus blossom on his head from which two plumes emerge. On either side are menats; symbols of great female goddesses. In his hand he holds an ostrich feather fan emerging from a palmette