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Inscribed Egyptian blue faience amulet of Pataikos

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Inscribed Egyptian blue faience amulet of Pataikos
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A charming inscribed Egyptian blue faience amulet of Pataikos, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, depicted squatting nude, his genitals exposed and hands on his protruding belly, wearing a tall headdress consisting of a solar disc and plumes, his features extremely well detailed. A very handsome amulet with vertical column of hieroglyphic text down the back plinth, hole for suspension at mid-back. H: 4 cm. Intact with good style and color! Ex San Diego private collection.