Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE TAWERET AMULET

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE TAWERET AMULET - Third Intermediate Period, Ca. 1069 - 664 BC. A pale green faience amulet representing the goddess Taweret, shown with the body of a pregnant hippopotamus, pendant breasts, and a leonine head with striated mane extending down the back. The figure stands upright with both arms held at the sides and features a suspension loop at the back of the neck.For simlar see: MET museum Object Number: 04.2.366Size: 60mm x 20mm; Weight: 15gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.