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49 - Large Egyptian Faience Pataikos Amulet. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Standing nude with slightly bent legs on an integral trapezoidal base; short arms bent and clenched fists resting at the sides of his slightly protruding belly; finely modelled eyes, nose, mouth and ears; flat, close-fitting cap indicating the hair; suspension loop at the nape of the neck for use as an amulet. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXXI, no. 176, for a Pataikos (feet missing) of similar quality. 80 grams total, 12.5 cm including stand (4 7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Large Egyptian Faience Pataikos Amulet. Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Standing nude with slightly bent legs on an integral trapezoidal base; short arms bent and clenched fists resting at the sides of his slightly protruding belly; finely modelled eyes, nose, mouth and ears; flat, close-fitting cap indicating the hair; suspension loop at the nape of the neck for use as an amulet. Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, 1914, pl. XXXI, no. 176, for a Pataikos (feet missing) of similar quality. 80 grams total, 12.5 cm including stand (4 7/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex Ms.E.C.(1923-2014), Israel. Inherited by his son D.L., Switzerland. Herodotus mentions Pataikos as a dwarf-like depiction of Ptah, though 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. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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