Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Faience Amulet - 5.5 cm
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Ancient Egyptian faience amulet, Pataikos from the late Ptolemaic period, ca. 5.5 cm high, original/official and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
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.
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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.
Seller's Story
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.
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.
Seller's Story
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/timeframe
400-30 BC
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1982
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
5.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
