This 3D-printed replica depicts a standing male figure from ancient Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, dating to approximately 1980–1801 BCE during Dynasty 12. Originating from a funerary context, the object embodies Egyptian concepts of the afterlife, where such representations served as activated substitutes to assist the deceased eternally through ritual empowerment. The figure adopts a frontal, hieratic stance with arms held close to the body, clad in a simple kilt, and features an idealized yet subtly individualized face, reflecting the period’s emphasis on controlled realism and moral restraint.
Crafted via advanced 3D printing techniques, this replica is available in the following materials:
– White Nylon: Polished for a smooth surface finish, offering the most economical option.
– Black Nylon: Treated post-printing with a Color Touch finish for enhanced resistance to external conditions, scratching, and rubbing; ensures stable, consistent coloration across batches with a uniform, high-quality surface.
– Bronze: Produced through metal casting, where a wax master model is 3D-printed, embedded in a plaster mold, and replaced by molten metal for an elegant, durable metallic appearance.
– Gold Plated Brass and White Rhodium Plated Brass: Similarly cast from a 3D-printed wax master, then plated for a refined, luxurious finish.
Dimensions approximate the original at 22 × 5.2 × 3.6 cm, subject to material constraints. For objects exceeding production limits in specific materials, replicas are scaled down from the original, and hollowing may be incorporated to reduce cost.
