Beschreibung : Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A fine amulet carved from dark-green stone depicting Tawaret (also Tauret), the Egyptian goddess of child birthing and protector of women, children, and the weak. Tawaret is a composite deity with features of a lioness and crocodile, but primarily hippopotamus, all greatly feared but immensely respected animals in ancient Egyptian beliefs. The striding goddess stands atop a narrow ovoid plinth, holds her arms at her sides, and boasts recessed eyes and a rounded snout atop the large head. Size: 1.875 W x 3.1 H (4.8 cm x 7.9 cm).
Provenance: private Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA collection
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Über das Lot Chargen- 5A Titel : Large Egyptian Stone Amulet Of Tawaret Condition report : Minor chips and abrasions to base, body, and head, with softening to some finer details, and light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout. Artemis Gallery, Auktionator, Louisville, US🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig. Verkaufstitel : Ancient / Ethnographic From Around The World Verkaufsdatum : 04/04/2019🔓Keine Kreditkarte nötig. Auktionsreferenz : Live Sale