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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1300–1080 B.C.
Amulet representing Pataikos, the protective dwarf deity closely associated with Ptah, the creator god of Memphis.
Faience,
With a 14 carat gold fixture on a gold plate chain,
Provenance:
Charlie Watts collection (drummer of the Rolling Stones) 1941 - 2021
Pataikos (also spelled Pataekos) was a protective dwarf deity of ancient Egypt, closely associated with Ptah, the creator god of Memphis. Amulets depicting him first appeared during the New Kingdom and became particularly popular during the Third Intermediate and Late Periods. They were worn to protect against dangerous forces, illness and misfortune.
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1300–1080 B.C.
Amulet representing Pataikos, the protective dwarf deity closely associated with Ptah, the creator god of Memphis.
Faience,
With a 14 carat gold fixture on a gold plate chain,
Provenance:
Charlie Watts collection (drummer of the Rolling Stones) 1941 - 2021
Pataikos (also spelled Pataekos) was a protective dwarf deity of ancient Egypt, closely associated with Ptah, the creator god of Memphis. Amulets depicting him first appeared during the New Kingdom and became particularly popular during the Third Intermediate and Late Periods. They were worn to protect against dangerous forces, illness and misfortune.