Egyptian Faience Pataikos AmuletAn ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet of the bandy-legged dwarf god Pataikos, with purple details, a purple scarab on the head and a loop on the back for suspension. Late Period, ca. 700 - 30 BC. Pataikos or Ptah the dwarf, was generally depicted as a broad-headed, bandy legged, youthful, sometimes janiform, dwarf. He was the protector of children. Formerly in a New York private collection. Inv#: 7858 $3,000 Guaranteed Authentic |
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