Large Egyptian Serpentine Amulet of the Hippopotamus TAWERET, c. 400 B.C.

(Large Taweret Amulet)

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Item No.
33.37079
Culture
Egypt, c. 400 B.C. 
Item Details.
Large amulet of the hippopotamus goddess TAWERET, represented in human body, with a cobra between her feet, finely carved with extremely fine details.
Taweret was especially helpful to women during childbirth. Such amulets were attached to beds, head-rests, cosmetic articles. She also is known to expel malignant forces.

Provenance: Private British collection, Mr. D. M., Scotland.

Size
7.5 cm L - 2 15/16 inches
Material
Serpentine 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Egypt
Price.
US$ 2000
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