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LOT 0471
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
EGYPTIAN HARDSTONE TAWARET AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (1.98 grams, 24 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (1.98 grams, 24 mm).
Modelled in the round as a standing hippopotamus (Tawaret) figure on a rectangular base with loop to the rear. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years.
with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017.
Property of a French collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.39(b).
FOOTNOTES:
The goddess Tawaret was a female hippopotamus with the arms and legs of a lion and the back and tail of a crocodile. Despite her fearsome appearance, Tawaret was a household deity and protector of women in childbirth.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
