Description:

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-formed faience amulet of Tawaret (also Taweret, Thoueris, Tauret, Apet, Opet), the goddess of child birthing and suckling as well as protector of women, children, and the weak. The amalgam deity presents in a striding pose with left leg extended atop an integral rectangular plinth, her arms held tightly against her sides, and her exposed breasts draped down the front of her chest. Her hippopotamus-form head features a lengthy snout with flared nostrils, petite eyes, and a slender neckline framed by the lappets of her wig. Covered in thick layers of turquoise-hued patina, this is a fine example from ancient Egypt! Size: 0.5" W x 1.75" H (1.3 cm x 4.4 cm); 2.05" H (5.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 74.51.4485

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; Ira and Larry Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, Los Angeles, California, USA, Auction May 26, 2021, Lot 402; ex-private Estate collection, California, 1990s to 2000s

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#169710

  • Condition: Repaired across midsection with light overpainting and adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions to plinth and figure, with very light fading to glaze in scattered areas, and softening to some finer details. Great preservation to glaze pigment throughout. Figure adhered to display stand with putty or mounting wax and can be removed if desired.

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