Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys
Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070–525 BC

Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 1070–525 BC using faience measuring H 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in); w. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in); d. 2.5 (1 in) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumFaience
DimensionsH 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in); w. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in); d. 2.5 (1 in)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
Dateca. 1070–525 BC

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period–Late Period period. The estimated date range is 1070 BC – 525 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

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Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys created?

Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys dates to ca. 1070–525 BC.

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Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys is crafted from faience.

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Cippus (magical stela) where Pataikos replaces Horus on the crocodiles and is flanked by Isis and Nephthys is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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