Egyptian carnelian taweret amulet
Carnelian amulet in the form of the goddess Taweret standing on a small rectangular base, with hippopotamus head wearing a striated tripartite wig; human breasts and hippopotamus body with lion's forepaws and hind legs; ribbed suspension loop to the back.
10 grams, 40mm (1 1/2").
Period
Late period, 664-332 B.C.
Dimension
H.
4 cm (1 37⁄64 in)
Private collection, London, formed between 1975 and 1985
