Egyptian Turquoise Faience Pataikos Amulet

GBP 600.00

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Object Description

An Ancient Egyptian dark turquoise blue faience amulet of the god Pataikos. The amulet shows Pataikos resting his hands before his protruding stomach. His legs are bent out to the sides and his head is disproportionately large. His facial features are also unusually large and exaggerated. The reverse has been smoothed, but is otherwise undecorated. The suspension hole runs horizontally through the God’s neck.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC

Object Condition

Extremely fine, with signs of ageing.

Object Details

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  • dimensions
    H:4.3 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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