IMPORTANT! Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. - Strung on modern wire with Silver Lobster Lock(925). - Total length: 44 cm. Hanger: 2,5 cm. Average bead size: 2-4 mm. - Pataikos was an Egyptian protective god, whose likeness was often worn around the neck. The god was a dwarf and in Ancient Egypt, dwarfs were a part of both religious and court life. Due to this social engagement, they sometimes achieved relatively high status. - See last picture as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545567 Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Egyptian Turquoise beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands. Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex. Private A.B. collection, UK. Collected in the 1930's. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Ancient Egyptian Faience Ptaikos amulet: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers. - Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.