Ancient Egyptian Taweret amulet from Saqqara

A blue green faience amulet of Taweret. Depicted as a hippopotamus headed woman, standing with one leg forward.

Ancient Egyptian Taweret amulet from Saqqara

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1971.42.A
  • Material: faience
  • Excavator: W.B. Emery
  • Object name: Taweret amulet
  • Dimensions: Length: 43mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 12mm
  • Site: Saqqara
  • Latitude: 29.871111
  • Longitude: 31.216389