This statue represents Ptah, the chief god of Memphis, combined with the facial likeness of King Amenhotep III, highlighting the pharaoh’s divine association. It is currently housed in the Egyptian Museum of Turin.

Ptah is one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion, known as the god of creation, craftsmanship, and architecture. He was especially revered in the city of Memphis, where he was considered the patron of artisans and builders.

According to Egyptian mythology, Ptah created the world through the power of thought and speech rather than physical action, emphasizing the divine role of intellect and word in bringing life into existence.

He is often depicted as a mummified figure holding a scepter that combines the symbols of life (ankh), stability (djed), and power (was), reflecting his creative and protective qualities. Ptah was also associated with the funerary cult, serving as a guardian of the dead and a supporter of rebirth in the afterlife.