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LOT 0705
Egyptian Faiance Amulet of Pataikos
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 5/8 in. (7.88 grams total, 40 mm high including stand).
Depicted as a naked dwarf with short limbs; pierced to rear of the neck for use as an amulet; mounted on a display stand.
ProvenanceEx Herbert A.Cahn, Basle, 1960s.
FootnotesHerodotus mentions Pataikos as a dwarf-like depiction of Ptah, although the god’s ancient Egyptian name remains unclear. These small amulets symbolise Ptah’s immense magical power, which helps protect the wearer from dangerous creatures such as snakes and crocodiles. The deity’s role in the funerary sphere is explained in Spell 164 of the Book of the Dead, where Pataikos is used to safeguard the deceased’s heart from attacks by enemies and from bodily decay.
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LOT 0705
Egyptian Faiance Amulet of Pataikos
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£45 (EUR 52; USD 61) ‡+BP*
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