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| Keywords: Egyptian - Standing Pataikos - Walters 481616 - Right.jpg This dwarf-like protective deity was very popular in ancient Egypt; amulets in the shape of this god were particularly popular from the Third Intermediate period The Greek name Pataikos comes from a passage in the writings of Herodotus ca 5th century BC who used this term to describe a Phoenician protective dwarf-like image The Egyptian Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah and the dwarf-like appearance symbolizes his magical power This Pataikos is standing on crocodiles and has knives in his hands A large collar adorns his neck and upper chest The crown is quite unusual for Pataikos; it is an atef crown combination of the Upper Egyptian crown with flanking plumes flanked by sun-disk-crowned snakes A scarab usually on top of the head of Pataikos is instead placed in front of the lower center of the crown Wings are attached behind the shoulders of the god The back pillar is pierced to function as a loop for a pendant This was probably made during the Ptolemaic Period century 3 2 BC Greco-Roman Egyptian faience with blue-green glaze cm 6 1 2 3 1 5 accession number 48 1616 19584 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Daily Magic in Ancient Egypt The Walters Art Museum Baltimore 2006-2007 place of origin Egypt Walters Art Museum license Ancient Egyptian amulets in the Walters Art Museum Ancient Egyptian faience in the Walters Art Museum Pataikos | ||||
