Ca. 664-332 BC. A finely modelled Egyptian faience amulet of the dwarf god Pataikos, nude, crouching with his legs apart on top of a square base, his arms rest by his side. This Pataikos amulet features a cropped hairstyle with a pierced loop for suspension to the back of the neck. his god was protective, often shown grasping and stepping on snakes, scorpions, and crocodiles. A tiny loop on the back allowed this to be worn suspended around the neck. For a similar, see Art Institute Chicago, accession number: 1894.128.Size: L:42.9mm / W:18.5mm ; 7.72gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.