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1 of 253523 objects
Egypt
Taurt c. 600 BC
Faience, wood | 3.0 x 0.8 x 11.0 cm (excluding base/stand) | RCIN 84066
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Green faience amulet of Taurt, Goddess of maternity. Standing with left leg forward and arms at side. Female body with hippopotamus head. Rectangular muzzle with grooves either side, denoting mouth. Hole pierced behind her shoulder. Mounted on black wooden base with other pieces.
Provenance
Acquired in Thebes by HRH Prince Arthur, 1875.
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Faience, wood
Measurements
3.0 x 0.8 x 11.0 cm (excluding base/stand)
5.4 x 9.8 x 13.6 cm (including base/stand)
