Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic red stone Amulet
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Red stone Pataikos amulet from Ancient Egypt (Ptolemaic era), 50 mm by 20 mm and weighing 25 g, in excellent condition, with perforation at the back and provenance from a private UK ancient art collection (664–332 BC) originally acquired from Belgium, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and not for shipping outside the EU.
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Red Stone Amulet of Pataikos
Style of 664-332 BC
This red stone amulet depicts Pataikos, a dwarf deity from Egyptian mythology. He is depicted with a large head, a squat body, and he stands atop a flat and integral base. Perforated at the back of his head.
In ancient Egypt, Pataikos was venerated as a guardian deity, believed to offer protection to individuals and households against malevolent spirits and supernatural threats. He was also associated with fertility and rebirth, embodying the cyclical nature of life and death in Egyptian religious beliefs.
Dimensions: 50mm x 20mm; Weight: 25g
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections.
The object will be sent together with the certificate of authenticity obtained at the time of purchase in 2018.
Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
Red Stone Amulet of Pataikos
Style of 664-332 BC
This red stone amulet depicts Pataikos, a dwarf deity from Egyptian mythology. He is depicted with a large head, a squat body, and he stands atop a flat and integral base. Perforated at the back of his head.
In ancient Egypt, Pataikos was venerated as a guardian deity, believed to offer protection to individuals and households against malevolent spirits and supernatural threats. He was also associated with fertility and rebirth, embodying the cyclical nature of life and death in Egyptian religious beliefs.
Dimensions: 50mm x 20mm; Weight: 25g
Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections.
The object will be sent together with the certificate of authenticity obtained at the time of purchase in 2018.
Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Metal
red stone
Century/ Timeframe
664-332 BC
Acquired from
Antique market
Total weight
25 g
Year acquired
2018
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Country of Origin
Egypt
Indigenous object name
pataikos
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
50 mm
Length
20 mm
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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.
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.
