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Statue of an Egyptian priest holding a cocks head
Statue of an Egyptian priest holding a cocks head found in the Canopus of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A. Tofanelli from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome, 1820
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Adriana Canopus Capitoline Capitolino Cocks Hadrians Montagnani Mirabili Museo Paolo Petrini Pietro Priest Tivoli Tofanelli Villa
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1. Title: "An Egyptian Priest's Devotion: A Statue of Worship from Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli" This image showcases a beautifully preserved Egyptian priest statue, discovered in the ancient ruins of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD, this exquisite piece is a testament to the rich cultural exchange between the Roman and Egyptian civilizations during that period. The statue, intricately crafted from an unknown material, depicts a priest dressed in traditional Egyptian attire, holding a cockshead in his right hand. The bird's head is adorned with intricate details, suggesting it may have once been made of gold or another precious metal. The significance of the cock's head is not definitively known, but it is believed to represent rebirth and fertility in Egyptian mythology. The statue was meticulously documented through a copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini, based on an illustration by A. Tofanelli. These records were published in Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabili's "Il Museo Capitolino" in Rome, 1820. This important work served as a crucial resource for scholars and collectors, allowing them to study and appreciate the intricacies of ancient Egyptian art. The statue's discovery in Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli is particularly intriguing, as the villa was a retreat for the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who was renowned for his fascination with Egyptian culture. The presence of Egyptian artifacts throughout the villa demonstrates the depth of Hadrian's appreciation for the ancient civilization and its religious practices. This stunning statue is a reminder of the profound impact Egyptian culture had on the Roman world and the enduring allure of its rich history and symbolism.
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