Lot 2958
Sale 118 · Important Australian, World & Ancient Coins, Banknotes and Medals
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Description
Egypt, third intermediate period, (c.1069-744 B.C.), glazed faience statuette of the god Pataikos as a dwarf squatting with hands on his stomach, (30mm high). Attractive green glaze, very fine and intact.
From an old Sydney collection with ticket.
Pataikos was a depiction of the god Ptah, creator of the world. In the New kingdom he was often depicted as a dwarf with a bald head. Pataikos symbolised the resurrection.
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $560