Caption

Amulet - Ptah the Dwarf Pataikos, Ptah the Dwarf myth., Egyptian deities, protective amulets, 664–332 BC; Late Period, Egypt, amulet, height 4.5 cm, width 2.2 cm, A small weathered figurine shown in profile with a rounded head, pronounced forehead, and a hole through the upper head; the surface displays a mottled mix of blue, green, brown, and hints of yellow; the face has a small nose and a recessed mouth area; the torso shows a rounded chest, a slightly protruding belly, and a suggestion of arms folded along the front; the lower body narrows into short thighs and ends in rounded feet, with the entire piece exhibiting a pitted, rough texture and areas of patina.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A01_094

License type

Rights managed

Available size

18.3Mb (764.7Kb) / 6.4in x 11.0in / 1934 x 3305 (300dpi)

Keywords

Amulet - Ptah Dwarf Pataikos Ptah Dwarf myth Egyptian deities protective amulets 664–332 Bc Late Period Egypt amulet height 4.5 cm width 2.2 cm small weathered figurine shown profile rounded head pronounced forehead hole upper head surface displays mottled mix blue green brown hints yellow face small nose recessed mouth area torso rounded chest slightly protruding belly suggestion arms folded front lower body narrows short thighs ends rounded feet entire piece exhibiting pitted rough texture areas patina.