A fine Egyptian Faience Janus Amulet of Pataikos, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Gemstones leading to four short

leading to four short

only one-third was left

It is the austere perfection of line and proportion that makes this weapon so beautiful and so terrible

some granule loss

Louis painter

A fine Egyptian Faience Janus Amulet of Pataikos, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Gemstones leading to four shortA particularly finely worked green glazed composition amulet representing the god Pataikos, the bandy legged dwarf shown naked with large janus head, both faces with finely drawn brows, defined eyes with pronounced cosmetic lines, and a cheerful smile. Shown with his hands resting on either side of his protruding midriff, an incised suspension loop at the back, the complete composition attests to the delicacy of the craftsmanship. Pataikos is a dwarf