Ancient Egyptian Pataikos Faience Figure
Pataikos is named from the writings in Herodotus describing Phoenician dwarf-form protective images. They may represent a form of Ptah as craftsman god, as dwarfs are always present among the workers in precious-metal workshops in Old Kingdom depictions. He is seen as early as the 6th Dynasty, although widely produced during the New Kingdom. In this example, pataikos is slightly crouched and with a bare head. This Dark Green/Black glazed faience makes for a rare and impressive piece.

Circa Late Period 700 B.C.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.5cm, 1.8 inch.

CONDITION: EXTREMELY FINE RARE (head re-attached)

Asking USD $295.00