Alexandria
The statue represents an idealized depiction of King Ptolemy, rendered using the traditional vocabulary of Egyptian art, with subtle Ptolemaic influences. The use of solar elements in the crown alludes to the association with the god Amun-Ra, thereby enhancing the king’s religious and political roles. The head is topped with a composite double crown. The statue weighs approximately 5.5 tons and stands at a height of about 5.25 meters."
Date: Ptolemaic era
Medium: red granite
Provenance: Heraklion
