Amulet / god / hippopotamus

Description

Pale green faience amulet of the goddess Taweret as a hippopotamus standing up-right: Ancient Egyptian, Late Period, c.664-332 BC

Museum reference

A.1965.331

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Amulet / god / hippopotamus

Production information

Egypt, Northern Africa

Date

Late Period, Ancient Egypt

Style / Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Faience

Collection place(s)

Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Egyptian Gallery, 2003 - 2008 (2003 - 2008)
  Royal Scottish Museum

• Ancient Egypt (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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