September Premier Auction: Day 2
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 634
Faience Figure of Ptaikos and Ma'at
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, circa 730 B.C., clay figure with greenish glaze, a falcon resting on each shoulder, standing on a pair of crocodiles, the back decorated with the goddess Ma'at, 4 x 2 x 1-1/2 in.Â
Notes: The Egyptian god Ptaikos or Patek, provided protection from snakes and crocodiles. Ma'at was the goddess of law, morality and justice.;
A signed statement from the consignor regarding the provenance of this object will be provided to the buyer.
Condition
minor chips on edges, clay deposits in crevices
