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LOT 0504
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Djed Pillar Amulet
7TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 1/8 in. (2.3 grams, 28 mm).
Amuletic pendant of the djed pillar with fine detailing; loop to the apex.
ProvenancePrivate collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 84 (c), for type.
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Opening Bid: £800
Modelled in the round, Pataikos depicted nude with his arms resting on his rounded belly, large genitals and a suspension loop on his head; the nude Ra-Horakhty depicted falcon-headed, wearing a sun disc and a tripartite wig, his hand resting on his waist; each standing on stylised crocodiles(?) on a rounded base. 13.4 grams, 60.5 mm
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Pataikos amulets were used for protection against negative forces and dangerous animals such as snakes, crocodiles, and scorpions. These amulets also symbolised rejuvenation and were often embellished with solar imagery, as seen in this example which features the sun disc headgear and Ra-Horakhty.
