A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone It has been suggested Pataikos

It has been suggested Pataikos is a manifestation or son of Ptah

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and specialized construction methods

This elongated example depicts an avian-headed axe god with two drilled holes for eyes

A large pair of Eastern Roman Gold Earrings, ca. 3rd century CE Sculpture - Stone It has been suggested PataikosThe hollow crescent bodies of this pair of large Eastern Roman boat shaped earrings terminate in wire hoops and are decorated on the front with applied drop shaped box settings inlaid using glass. Attached below the earrings is a cluster of ornate sprees and smaller drop shaped compartments bearing pieces of polished carnelian that echo the larger glass setting above. for related examples see: Oliver Jr. A. & Davidson P. "Ancient Greek and Roman Gold