A sizeable Ancient Egyptian bright blue glazed faience amulet of the naked dwarf god Pataichos. The amulet is finely modelled, the god is shown in his typical position with his hands balled into fists by his hips, above his large, short, and curving legs. His large belly extends from a wide chest and square shoulders. His head, disproportionally large, displays exaggerated facial features, including a wide nose, thick lips, and small, almond-shaped eyes under a protruding brow. Suspension loop at the back of the neck. Modelled on both sides, and standing on an integral base. Supplied with acrylic display stand.
 
Egyptian Third Intermediate-Late Period: Circa 1070-332 BC.
 
Condition: Complete and intact; light accretions.
Height 4.9 cms (1.9 ins).
 
Provenance: Ex Early 20th century collection, London and Home counties
 
For similar example see Met Museum NY: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/243729
 
Also, Carol Andrews: page 39: 'Amulets of Ancient Egypt'
 
Pataikos, the Greek translation of Ptah-Sokar, was considered a manifestation of Ptah, the creator god. He can be understood not simply as an independent god, but in some contexts as a dwarf-form manifestation of Ptah, concentrating the Memphite creator god's generative and magically protective powers into a small, portable image. Pataikos protected both the living and the dead from venom, illness, hostile beings, and other forces of chaos, while also symbolizing regeneration and renewed life.
 
See our blog post: The Magical Powers of Ancient Egyptian Amulets