Sculpture of the God Min. Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC. Bronze. 22 cm height without stand. Condition: Good condition, all intact, only have reconstruction of the two crown feathers. Provenance: Private collection, France. Acquired before the 1970's. Description: Min was a very ancient deity in Ancient Egypt, worshipped primarily as the god of fertility, male virility, and reproduction. His cult dates back to the Predynastic Period (before 3100 BC) and lasted for millennia. Min was typically depicted as a mummified man, standing with one arm raised holding a whip or mace, and with an erect penis, symbolising his role as the god of life. He was often crowned with two tall feathers and associated with the colour black, a symbol of fertility due to the fertile silt of the Nile. Min was particularly worshipped in the cities of Coptos (Qift) and Akhmim in Upper Egypt, where festivals were held in his honour. One of the best-known rituals was the procession of the god's statue outside the temple, in which the pharaoh participated as a symbol of his role as sustainer of order and fertility in the country. During these festivities, lettuce, considered an aphrodisiac, was offered, and rituals were performed to ensure abundant harvests. Over time, especially during the New Kingdom (approximately 1550–1070 BC), Min was syncretised with other important gods. One of the most notable mergers was with Amun, the chief god of Thebes, who was also associated with fertility, creation, and divine power. This merger gave rise to the figure of Amun-Min (also spelled Amon-Min), a manifestation that combined Min's reproductive qualities with Amun's creative, protective, and universal power. Amon-Min was depicted similarly to Min, but with the additional symbolic attributes of Amon, such as the feather headdress or ram's horns. This composite deity represented the virile and creative force of the universe, especially in relation to the pharaoh, who was seen as the son of the gods and guarantor of the continuity of the cosmic order. The fusion of Amun and Min highlights the flexibility of the Egyptian pantheon and how gods could be combined to reflect complex aspects of life, nature, and royalty. Thus, Amun-Min became a powerful symbol of rebirth, fertility, and the vigour of the Egyptian state, especially under the leadership of the pharaoh. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate. - The piece includes Spanish Export License (Passport for European Union) - If the piece is destined outside the European Union a substitution of the export permit should be requested, can take between 1-2 weeks maximum. - The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.