Ancient Egyptian Faience Fine God Pateco. 7,5 H. Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 32 BC
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Ancient Egyptian faience figure of Pateko, a Late Period to Ptolemaic Period deity, about 7.5 cm tall, in good condition, from a private French collection.
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Gos Pateko
- very fine details - superb quality -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 32 BC
Faience
7,5 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, France art market, from a collection formed in the 1970s.
CONDITION: Good condition, legs and neck rejoined, see photos.
Pateko - Pateco is one of the deities of ancient Egypt associated with protection and fertility. This god, who belongs to the Egyptian pantheon of the Late Epoch, is a lesser known figure than other major deities such as Osiris or Isis, but played an important role in the religious beliefs of that time. Pateko was represented in the form of a man with the head of a lion or, in some versions, with the head of a cat, which linked him with strength, hunting and protection, characteristics of felines. It was often attributed the function of protector of the living and the dead, especially in the funerary context.
In the Late Period, the cult of Pateko grew considerably, especially during the Saite period (664-525 BC), when many of the votive figures dedicated to this deity were produced. These figurines were generally made of faience, a glazed ceramic material that was very popular in Egypt because of its luster and durability. Fayenza, which imitated precious stones such as lapis lazuli, was used to make small statues of Pateko that served both as protective amulets and religious offerings.
Pateko figures in fayenza were common in tombs and temples, where they were considered capable of bestowing protective power and ensuring that the deceased were safe in the afterlife. In addition, these figures were often placed in places where the god's help was sought to ensure fertility or protection from dangers. The details on these faience figures were fine and carefully crafted, and reflected both the craftsmanship of the Egyptians and the religious importance of Pateko in the Late Period.
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Translated by Google TranslateGos Pateko
- very fine details - superb quality -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 32 BC
Faience
7,5 cm height.
PROVENANCE:
- Private collection, France art market, from a collection formed in the 1970s.
CONDITION: Good condition, legs and neck rejoined, see photos.
Pateko - Pateco is one of the deities of ancient Egypt associated with protection and fertility. This god, who belongs to the Egyptian pantheon of the Late Epoch, is a lesser known figure than other major deities such as Osiris or Isis, but played an important role in the religious beliefs of that time. Pateko was represented in the form of a man with the head of a lion or, in some versions, with the head of a cat, which linked him with strength, hunting and protection, characteristics of felines. It was often attributed the function of protector of the living and the dead, especially in the funerary context.
In the Late Period, the cult of Pateko grew considerably, especially during the Saite period (664-525 BC), when many of the votive figures dedicated to this deity were produced. These figurines were generally made of faience, a glazed ceramic material that was very popular in Egypt because of its luster and durability. Fayenza, which imitated precious stones such as lapis lazuli, was used to make small statues of Pateko that served both as protective amulets and religious offerings.
Pateko figures in fayenza were common in tombs and temples, where they were considered capable of bestowing protective power and ensuring that the deceased were safe in the afterlife. In addition, these figures were often placed in places where the god's help was sought to ensure fertility or protection from dangers. The details on these faience figures were fine and carefully crafted, and reflected both the craftsmanship of the Egyptians and the religious importance of Pateko in the Late Period.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
-We are a professional seller.
- All items sold will come with their professional invoice.
- All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item.
- All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number).
- All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued.
- For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer.
- For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum.
- We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/ Timeframe
Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 32 BC
Name of object
Fine God Pateco. 7,5 H. Late Period - Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 32 BC
Acquired from
Private collection
Material
Faience
Condition
Good
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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.
