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LOT 0010
Egyptian Bronze Situla with Chain
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
9 5/8 in. (129 grams total, 24.5 cm high including stand).
With loops to the rim and short chains hanging from a hook finial; upper register with solar barque; the body with figure of priapic god Amun-Min and offerant before an offering table; lotus-flower motif to the base; mounted on a custom-made stand.
ProvenanceEx S.M. collection, Israel.
Ex Ancient Art, London N14, UK.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
Cf. similar item in considerably worse condition in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1881,0830.519.
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Ptolemaic Period, 4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Depicting the creator god in the form of the dwarf god Pataikos, modelled nude with stylised anatomical detailing, holding two knives to his stomach, squatting on an oval base; a scarab on the top of his cap; ribbed suspension loop to reverse; mounted on a custom-made display base. 29.6 grams total, 66 mm high including stand
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The Egyptian deity Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah, and the dwarf-like appearance symbolises his magical power. As a protective deity, amulets of Pataikos were worn for their apotropaic qualities; Pataikos was often depicted subjugating poisonous animals such as snakes and scorpions, and Pataikos amulets were probably worn to protect the wearer from such animals.
