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| Keywords: Egyptian - Standing Pataikos - Walters 481614 - Back.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 amulet presents the standard type of Pataikos as a standing nude dwarf with his clenched hands at his sides and a large dominating head late 4th-3rd century BC Greco-Roman Egyptian faience with green glaze cm 4 4 1 6 1 15 accession number 48 1614 30653 Maurice Nahman Cairo Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1930 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 | ||||
