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amulet
;
figure
Object Type
amulet
figure
Museum number
EA63475
Description
Blue glazed composition amuletic figure of Pataikos with a black scarab on the head, two snakes protruding from the corners of the mouth, a knife in each hand and a black crocodile beneath each foot; suspension ring at the back of the neck; the underside of the base is inscribed with protective symbols.
Cultures/periods
Third Intermediate
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
The British Museum
Excavated by:
Guy Brunton
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Matmar
Materials
glazed composition
Technique
pierced
Dimensions
Height:
8.21 centimetres
Width:
3.80 centimetres
Depth:
3.12 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Inscription subject
magical
Curator's comments
Published: Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt (1994): p.39
Location
Not on display
Condition
good
Subjects
ancient egyptian deity
crocodile
Associated names
Representation of:
Pataikos
Acquisition date
1931
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA63475
Registration number
1931,1009.141