Ancient Egyptian Faience Large and attractive Amulet Blue of Ptah Pataikos. Spanish export license. - 4.4 cm
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Ancient Egypt Fayence blue Ptah Pataikos amulet, 4.4 cm high, 2.5 cm wide, 1.8 cm deep, dating to 664–332 BC, in excellent condition, with a Spanish export license.
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Ex private collection A. A. C Spain 2011, previously acquired from an art gallery since the 1970s.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged; he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Pataikos was a god (or perhaps a member of a whole group of similarly looking gods) who provided protection. He is mostly known from amulets. Pataikos is generally depicted as a dwarf with short crooked legs and a bald head or, less frequently, the head of a falcon. In many cases, he is shown standing on crocodiles (a symbol of his triumph over them) and holding snakes and other dangerous animals in his hands. In many ways, he resembles the god Harpokrates on magical stelae. An additional element sometimes added is a scarab on top of his head. Pataikos was also associated with Ptah and Ptah-Sokar. The name Pataikos dates back to Herodotus, the Greek writer who visited Egypt in the 5th century BC. He tells us that a statue of the god Ptah was kept in the temple of Memphis, shaped like a dwarf and reminiscent of a similar statuette in Phoenicia. He also informs us that the god represented as a dwarf was regarded as the son of Ptah.
Ex private collection A. A. C Spain 2011, previously acquired from an art gallery since the 1970s.
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in accordance with all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will ensure that any necessary permits, such as an export license, are arranged; he will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.
Pataikos was a god (or perhaps a member of a whole group of similarly looking gods) who provided protection. He is mostly known from amulets. Pataikos is generally depicted as a dwarf with short crooked legs and a bald head or, less frequently, the head of a falcon. In many cases, he is shown standing on crocodiles (a symbol of his triumph over them) and holding snakes and other dangerous animals in his hands. In many ways, he resembles the god Harpokrates on magical stelae. An additional element sometimes added is a scarab on top of his head. Pataikos was also associated with Ptah and Ptah-Sokar. The name Pataikos dates back to Herodotus, the Greek writer who visited Egypt in the 5th century BC. He tells us that a statue of the god Ptah was kept in the temple of Memphis, shaped like a dwarf and reminiscent of a similar statuette in Phoenicia. He also informs us that the god represented as a dwarf was regarded as the son of Ptah.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
664 - 332 BC
Name of object
Large and attractive Amulet Blue of Ptah Pataikos. Spanish export license.
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Faience
Condition
Excellent
Height
4.4 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
