Lot 930
A Presidential Pataichos. Egypt, 27th-30th Dynasty, c. 525-350 BC. Dwarfish figure of Pataichos, or Ptah-Seker, in faience with a fine deep gray-blue-green glaze. Of slightly blocky form, yet boldly modeled, the figure in typical pose with bent legs and arms at sides. Intact and perfect. Height: 1-3/16". Rare in this quality, particularly with such a fine glaze.
Estimated Value $650 - 800.
Malter Galleries Auction XLVIII (2-16-92), lot 53. This was one of four quality amulets consigned for sale by a friend of former President, Jimmy Carter. The consignor stated that the President was given gifted these by an Egyptian dignitary during the historic Camp David negotiations between Israel and Egypt. After the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, the pieces were in turn presented to this friend by the President.
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| Realized $391 |
