Depicted standing on an integral base, with a dwarf-like body and stout bandy legs, his arms and clenched fists on both sides of his rounded belly. With intact suspension loop on back. 5.5 cm. high. Late-Ptolemaic Period, 600-30 B.C. The Egyptian Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah and the dwarf-like appearance symbolizes his magical power. Provenance: Purchased on the Paris art market in the early 1980s. Said to be purchased from an old French collection. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Customs and Duties are applicable to the buyer. Shipping will be insured with a track and trace. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Customs and Duties are applicable to the buyer. Shipping will be insured with a track and trace. My fascination with ancient art and ancient history has proven to be the driving force for visiting museums with ancient collections and the countries with their rich ancient civilizations. My focus has been on studying and researching the art and the cultures of ancient Egypt and the classical world.