Ancient Egyptian Taweret amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Pale blue green Taweret amulet, represented by a hippopotamus with the back of a Nile crocodile and human breats. Suspension loop at top, now broken. Standing figure, facing right, flat back.

Ancient Egyptian Taweret amulet from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.1.6
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: Taweret amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 14mm , Width: 6mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483