Amulet of a Pataikos

Sais, C. 664 à 525 B.C.
 
Amulette of a Pataikos, a naked dwarf, the hands on his hips, with a paunchy belly and a disproportionated head to his body. 
the head is surmounted by a scarab. Suspension loop at the neck.
Here, it is possible that he is handling two snakes or two knives.

Turquoise-blue glazed-composition.
Height : 3 cm.
Former private French collection.
Ref. : HA-077.