Composite Deity Amulet

Medium: Faience

Geograhical Locations:

• Egypt

Dates:664–31 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 3/8 x 13/16 in. (2.9 x 1 x 2 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 08.480.103

Image: CUR.08.480.103_view4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small pale green faience figure of a composite deity standing on oblong base, body of the dwarf Ptah-Pataikos with ram's head surmounted by sun disk. Falcon's wings from shoulders of figure to back of base. Loop on back of disk. Spaces between legs and under wings, open. Condition: Glaze worn. Back of base chipped.

Brooklyn Museum