**First Time At Auction**

Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A mold-formed faience figure depicting Pataikos, the bow-legged dwarf god meant as a protector deity and a mitigator of violent natural forces. The squat figure stands nude with thick legs and holds both hands to his protruding hips. His head showcases almond-shaped eyes, an upturned nose, puffy cheeks, cupped ears, and full lips, all beneath his bulging, slightly plateaued forehead. The back of his neck is fit with a petite suspension loop. Remains of blue-green glaze are visible across the figure and make for an attractive presentation! Size: 0.8" W x 1.6" H (2 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#137087

Age commensurate surface wear with abrasions, nicks, and some chips, as well as softening of detail and small losses to plinth, all as shown. Otherwise, very nice with great remains of glaze.