Egyptian Feldspar Amulet of Taweret

GBP 315.00

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Object Description

A delicate Ancient Egyptian pale green feldspar amulet, depicting the goddess Taweret. She is depicted as a hippopotamus, with pendulant breasts and a pregnant belly. Her limbs are those of a feline, most likely a lion, with her arms by her side and her legs planted firmly on a flat, oblong base. Her long tail at the back of the amulet belongs to a Nile crocodile. Her facial features, now worn, have been stylistically incised and she wears a modius on her head. There is a suspension loop to the back of her head.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

From the H.M. Barker private collection, England, U.K.

Object Condition

Excellent condition. Some earthly encrustations to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:0.5 x H:2.2 x D:0.9 centimeters

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Trent Park Equestrian Centre
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Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
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