Object Description
An ancient Egyptian amulet depicting the goddess Taweret, carved from dark lapis lazuli. She is depicted as a hippopotamus, complete with pendulous breasts and a pregnant belly. Her limbs are those of a feline, most likely a lion and her long tail represents that of a Nile crocodile. Her facial features are stylistically rendered, with moulded eyes, snout and teeth. She wears a tripartite wig on her head, and strides forward with one foot in front, as is common with amulets. She stands on an integrated , rectangular base. At the back there is a horizontal perforation for suspension.
Date: Circa 664 – 30 BC
Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period