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Crudely made faience [amulet] of deity, [Ptah-Sokar in form of dwarf (Pataikos)] (?).
Illustration: Yes.
Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

ID
HUMFA_29-11-89
Alternate IDs
HUMFA_29-11-89; 29-11-89
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Jewelry & adornment-Amulets and pendants
Entry Date
11/15/1929
Title
Faience amulet of Ptah-Sokar (Pataikos) (?)
Medium
Faience
Dimensions
Height: 1.6 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
W of mastaba G 7756
Remarks
This amulet represents Pataikos, a popular protective deity, amulets of whom were believed to ward off threats to the wearer. He is usually depicted as a nude dwarf with a bald head, often wielding a pair of knives.
Problems/Questions
MFA accession number verified

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