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Amulet of Pataikos
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period–Roman Imperial Period
1070 B.C.–A.D. 364
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren
Accession Number02.559
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Amulets
DescriptionThis two-sided amulet of pale green glazed faience represents the protective deity Pataikos. The god is shown as a nude, pot-bellied dwarf with a scarab on his head and a knife in each hand.
Provenance1902: Given to the MFA by the estate of Mrs. Samuel D. Warren.
(Accession date: October 11, 1902)
(Accession date: October 11, 1902)