Object Description
A fine large Ancient Egyptian amulet depicting the goddess Taweret, carved from a vivid 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, 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 – 30 BC
Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period