Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Egypt, Late Period (664-332 BC), Faience (3), large green glazed Udiat eye with incised and black painted details, 4.5cm, 24.61g; torso of Harpocrates, 3.7cm, 13.62g; blue glazed Ptaichos (headless) squatting naked with his hands clasped on his stomach, 5cm, 19.29g [3]. All fine £160-£200

First Ernest Chantre Collection [acquired 19th century], bt Helios Gallery; second bt Helios Gallery; third bt S. Shipp

Ptaichos was a dwarf-god incarnation of Ptah-seker, providing protection from snakes and crocodiles.