Egyptian Synchretistic Faience Amulet of Patek (Ptaichos)

protector of children with baboons on his shoulders

 

 

Late Period, Dynasties XXVI-XXX, ca. 664-332 BC

 

Height: 7 cm.     (2 3/4 in.)

 

ex: private American collection, 1975

 

Published:  Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures IX (New York, 2011) p.10

 

cf:  Sotheby's; Classical, Western Asiatic & Egyptian Antiquities (New York, 05.19.1979) no.341

 

 

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