Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Taweret Amulet (No Reserve Price)
No. 94429215
A striking turquoise faience amulet of the Egyptian goddess Tawaret, also known as Theoris, the pregnant hippopotamus, standing on an oblong base. Her left leg is advanced, with her elongated arms resting either side of her sagging stomach. Atop her zoomorphic head sits the double crown of Egypt (Pschent). The reverse is smooth and unadorned, and there is a longitudinal piercing through the back of the head for suspension. Encrustations and some discolouration to the surface. Some wear consistent with age, including to the face.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. The patron of pregnant women, Taweret attended them at birth, and was depicted as a heavily pregnant hippopotamus. She is thought to have been a household deity, with no actual temple, but with shrines found in every home. Later, in the Amarna period, she gained importance as a funerary deity. This was because her powers were considered to be regenerative as well as protective.
Measurements: (circa) H 3.4cm x L 0.9cm x W 1cm
Provenance: Ex Matania Tiktinsky coll., Haifa.
Seller's Story
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ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A striking turquoise faience amulet of the Egyptian goddess Tawaret, also known as Theoris, the pregnant hippopotamus, standing on an oblong base. Her left leg is advanced, with her elongated arms resting either side of her sagging stomach. Atop her zoomorphic head sits the double crown of Egypt (Pschent). The reverse is smooth and unadorned, and there is a longitudinal piercing through the back of the head for suspension. Encrustations and some discolouration to the surface. Some wear consistent with age, including to the face.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. The patron of pregnant women, Taweret attended them at birth, and was depicted as a heavily pregnant hippopotamus. She is thought to have been a household deity, with no actual temple, but with shrines found in every home. Later, in the Amarna period, she gained importance as a funerary deity. This was because her powers were considered to be regenerative as well as protective.
Measurements: (circa) H 3.4cm x L 0.9cm x W 1cm
Provenance: Ex Matania Tiktinsky coll., Haifa.
Seller's Story
N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Name of object
Taweret Amulet
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 664-332 BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Faience
Condition
Good