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Description : Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332-30 BC. A blue faience amulet depicting Ptah-Pataikos, a protective deity associated with Bes. He was believed to ward off evil spirits and snakes. Ptah-Pataikos is depicted with a scarab on his head, two cat figures on his shoulders, and a wide usekh collar. He holds sharp knives for protection and stands on two crocodiles. The amulet has inscriptions on the base and back pillar, with a hole for suspension. The item is accompanied by a translation and a report from Simone Musso, consultant curator for the Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition. Size: L:81.4mm / W:34.4mm , 48.35g Provenance: UK private collection, formerly with Dres Archaeo, Brussels, acquired from a US collection, S.T. formed in the 1980s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
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About the lot N° 8 Title : Huge Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Ptah-Pataikos On Crocodiles Apollo Art Auctions, auctioneer, London, UKIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES Sale date : 05 Nov 2023It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
