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    "localId": "30653",
    "label": "Standing Pataikos",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.1614"
}

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    "id": "30653",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.1614",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Standing Pataikos",
    "description": "This dwarf-like, protective deity was very popular in ancient Egypt; amulets in the shape of this god were particularly popular from the Third Intermediate period. The Greek name Pataikos comes from a passage in the writings of Herodotus (ca. 5th century BCE), who used this term to describe a Phoenician protective dwarf-like image. The Egyptian Pataikos is a special manifestation of the creator god Ptah and the dwarf-like appearance symbolizes his magical power.This amulet presents the standard type of Pataikos as a standing nude dwarf, with his clenched hands at his sides, and a large dominating head.",
    "provenance": "Maurice Nahman, Cairo;  Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1930, by purchase;  Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.",
    "date": "early 4th-3rd century BCE (Ptolemaic)",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.1614",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "Ceramics",
        "pendants",
        "amulets",
        "figurines"
    ],
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    "imageCount": 5,
    "pageCount": 5,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 4.4,
            "height": 1.6,
            "depth": 1.2
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 1 3/4 x W: 5/8 x D: 7/16 in. (4.4 x 1.6 x 1.15 cm)"
}

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    "cul": "Egyptian",
    "dynasty": "Ptolemaic Dynasty",
    "med": "Egyptian faience with green glaze",
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    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "EGY"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": [
        "2172"
    ]
}

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    "url": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/raw/CUR_48.1614_Back_DD_RS2009.jpg",
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