Auction KEW-AU10005
Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art
By Kew Auctions
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Wednesday, Nov 27, 14:00
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LOT 4:
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE AMULET OF TAWERET, 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 595-589 B.C.
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£
440
Estimated price :
£600 - £800
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN STEATITE AMULET OF TAWERET, 26TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 595-589 B.C.
This finely detailed steatite amulet represents the goddess Taweret, revered in ancient Egyptian culture as a protector of women and childbirth. Dating back to the 26th Dynasty, circa 595-589 B.C. Taweret is depicted in her traditional form, with the body of a hippopotamus, lion limbs, and a crocodile tail, symbolising her fierce guardianship. This amulet would have been worn for protection and blessings.
H: 3.5cm
