Egyptian Late Dynastic Faience Amulet of Tawaret
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-formed faience amulet of Tawaret (also Tauret), the ancient Egyptian goddess of child birthing and protector of women, children, and the weak. Tawaret stands atop a narrow rectangular plinth and presents with her characteristic composite features of a lioness, a crocodile, and most recognizably her hippopotamus head. The amulet is covered in lustrous pale green glaze, and a petite suspension hole is situated behind her head. Size: 0.375" W x 1.375" H (1 cm x 3.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157243
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Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-formed faience amulet of Tawaret (also Tauret), the ancient Egyptian goddess of child birthing and protector of women, children, and the weak. Tawaret stands atop a narrow rectangular plinth and presents with her characteristic composite features of a lioness, a crocodile, and most recognizably her hippopotamus head. The amulet is covered in lustrous pale green glaze, and a petite suspension hole is situated behind her head. Size: 0.375" W x 1.375" H (1 cm x 3.5 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157243
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Repairs to feet at ankles and front of plinth, with light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor softening to some finer details and light encrustations. Nice remains of glaze pigment throughout.
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Egyptian Late Dynastic Faience Amulet of Tawaret
Estimate $300 - $450
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