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LARGE EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF PATAIKOS - Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A blue faience amulet portraying the dwarf god Pataikos. He is shown nude, crouching with legs apart on a square base, and his arms at his sides. A small loop at the back for suspension. For similar see: Art Institute Chicago, accession number: 1894.128.Size: L:78.2mm / W:35.3mm ; 34.82gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.