A fine Egyptian Faience Janus Amulet of Pataikos, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Sculpture - Architectural Anmatyerre paintings

Anmatyerre paintings

carefully modeled in low relief and cast by the lost-wax (cire perdue) process

A fine Egyptian Faience Janus Amulet of Pataikos, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Sculpture - Architectural Anmatyerre paintingsA 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