Statuette of Hippo Goddess

Late Period or later

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 130

This tiny amulet probably represents the hippo goddess who during the later periods of Egyptian history is called Taweret. Casually made from a mold of poorly mixed faience, this example lacks the careful detail often seen on other examples. Its small size and characteristics are typical of late Pharaonic examples depicting this deity.

Statuette of Hippo Goddess, Faience

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