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Amulet of Pataikos

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, debris of room IV

Medium/Technique Fine hard faience
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 2.7 x 1.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2617
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentAmulets

DescriptionOne large scale amulet of the dwarf god Pataikos standing on a small square base, very well made but with the head missing. There is a broken loop at the back of the neck for suspension. It is of green glaze.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) debris of Room IV. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.