Object Description
An ancient Egyptian moulded amulet, depicting the goddess Taweret, carved from turquoise faience. 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, prominent snout and teeth. She wears a tripartite wig on her head. She strides forward with one foot in front, as is common with amulets. She stands on an integrated, rectangular base and there is a perforation at the back for suspension.
Date: Circa 664 – 332 BC
Period: Late Period