Circa 664-332 BC, Late Dynastic Period A finely moulded faienceposition amulet of the goddess Taweret made from turquoise faience. She is depicted typically as a hippopotamus,plete with pendulous breasts and a pregnant belly. Her limbs are those of a feline, most likely a lion and her long tail represents a Nile crocodile. She strides forward with one foot in front, as ismon with amulets. There is a large suspension loop to the back of the amulet. For similar see: Carol Andrews, Amulets, 1994. Size: L:47mm / W:18mm; 8.1g Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.