Exceptional Brass Figure Of Hetep

$900.00

Contempo

  • 2025

  • Cast brass, gold plated, high-mirror polish 

  • H: 30 cm (11 in)

Ancient Original

  • Middle Kingdom of Egypt ca. 1900 B.C. - 1800 B.C

  • Painted Wood, alabaster, obsidian, copper

  • H: 27 cm (10.7)

Description

Finished with a high mirror polish and plated for style and longevity, this unique brass piece is inspired by an exceptional Egyptian figure of a royal lady, Hetep.

Through the digital reimagination process, her skin was smoothed out and the dedicatory base she stands on was straightened, in contrast to the painted figure of Hetep that Antico Contempo offers. This is because the piece is uniquely contemporary not only in design but in texture and reflectivity. The outcome is a brilliantly polished, modern statement rendered with meticulous finesse. Shifting with light and setting, this contempo transforms expectations and adapts to every view.

This contempo captures the form, shape, proportionality, and color of the ancient original, giving the ultimate connection to the ancient piece. Down to the patterns on her wristbands to the nails on her feet, the painting on display is worldclass. There are only 11 limited editions available of this piece.

The original, wooden figure is from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt ca. 1900 B.C. - 1800 B.C and contains many precious materials: inlaid eyes composed of alabaster and obsidian framed in copper from later time periods. In the base of the original lies a black-painted hieroglyphic inscription, "An invocation of bread and beer, oxen and fowl, for the Ka of ...hetep, justified.”

Contempo

  • 2025

  • Cast brass, gold plated, high-mirror polish 

  • H: 30 cm (11 in)

Ancient Original

  • Middle Kingdom of Egypt ca. 1900 B.C. - 1800 B.C

  • Painted Wood, alabaster, obsidian, copper

  • H: 27 cm (10.7)

Description

Finished with a high mirror polish and plated for style and longevity, this unique brass piece is inspired by an exceptional Egyptian figure of a royal lady, Hetep.

Through the digital reimagination process, her skin was smoothed out and the dedicatory base she stands on was straightened, in contrast to the painted figure of Hetep that Antico Contempo offers. This is because the piece is uniquely contemporary not only in design but in texture and reflectivity. The outcome is a brilliantly polished, modern statement rendered with meticulous finesse. Shifting with light and setting, this contempo transforms expectations and adapts to every view.

This contempo captures the form, shape, proportionality, and color of the ancient original, giving the ultimate connection to the ancient piece. Down to the patterns on her wristbands to the nails on her feet, the painting on display is worldclass. There are only 11 limited editions available of this piece.

The original, wooden figure is from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt ca. 1900 B.C. - 1800 B.C and contains many precious materials: inlaid eyes composed of alabaster and obsidian framed in copper from later time periods. In the base of the original lies a black-painted hieroglyphic inscription, "An invocation of bread and beer, oxen and fowl, for the Ka of ...hetep, justified.”

Creation

The creation of the contempo starts with research into authentic masterpieces, allowing Antico Contempo to determine how antiques can be thoughtfully reimagined through a contemporary lens. Every piece is examined to identify its unique qualities and what processes are required for adaptation. 

High-resolution 3D scans are captured using structured light and infrared sensing, with real-time refinements made to preserve surface nuances and structural integrity. The raw data is reworked to create watertight, workshop-ready meshes. 

Through a meticulous back-and-forth process of digital sculpting, 3D printing, and casting and molding, Antico Contempo creates a physical art piece that combines aesthetics of both the ancient and contemporary world. 

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