Ptolemy 1st Soter, King of Egypt at The Louvre, Paris

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Ptolemy I Soter I, also known as Ptolemy Lagides, was born circa 367 BC and died circa 283 BC. As a Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, he rose to power and became ruler of Egypt from 323-283 BC. In 305/4 BC, Ptolemy demanded the title of pharaoh. He is the founder of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and dynasty. Ptolemy I Soter I reigned in Egypt from 305 - 282 BC. His sculpted portrait can be identified by comparing it to the currencies that featured his face. The extremity of the nose, skull-cap with royal headband, neck, and rest of the bust are modern restorations made by French sculptor Augustin Pajoi in the XVIII Century. This marble sculpture is believed to have originated from either Greece or Asia Minor around 300 BC. It is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. This digital archive allows users to access fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort that relies on user contributions. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.