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Taweret Amulet

Late Period
664–332 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 127
Taweret and other closely related goddesses were created from a blending of lion, hippo, crocodile, and human attributes. The three animals were some of the fiercest species found in ancient Egypt and combining their strengths produced a most potent deity and therefore amulet. Taweret's particular responsibility was the protection of women during pregnancy and childbirth. She is often portrayed leaning on a sa symbol. Her representation was sometimes used on tomb walls or funerary equipment to protect the deceased during rebirth.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Taweret Amulet
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 26–29
  • Date: 664–332 BCE
  • Geography: From Egypt
  • Medium: Faience
  • Dimensions: H. 5.1 × W. 1.6 × D. 2.1 cm (2 × 5/8 × 13/16 in.)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Darius Ogden Mills, 1904
  • Object Number: 04.2.365
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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