Large amulet of the hippopotamus goddess TAWERET, represented in human body, with a cobra between her feet, finely carved with extremely fine details. Taweret was especially helpful to women during childbirth. Such amulets were attached to beds, head-rests, cosmetic articles. She also is known to expel malignant forces. Size: 7.5 cm L - 2 15/16 inches Material: Serpentine Culture: Egypt, c. 400 B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: Private British collection, Mr. D. M., Scotland. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.