248: A Superb Ancient Faience Head of Ptaihos, Ancient Egypt

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Description

Dating to the Hellenistic or early Roman Period, this faience piece from Ancient Egypt,shows the god Ptah in his Hellenized form. He is a dwarf  god who protects humans from snakes and crocodiles and often appears with exaggerated forehead as in this example. Great color, excellent modelling.

Size: 1” inch by 1” inch