Object Description
An Ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting the dwarf-god Ptaichos. He is represented characteristically squatting with his hands clasped around his protruding stomach. His legs are slightly bent out to the sides and his head is disproportionately large in comparison to his body. His features are similarly large and exaggerated, and are incredibly well preserved in this example. The creases of his ears and eyes are still highly distinguishable, while his navel and decorative collar are likewise intact. The reverse of this amulet is flat and unworked. The amulet has also been pierced through the head to allow suspension.
Date: 664-630 BC
Period: Late Period