The Goddess Taweret with a Feline Head, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in); w. 2 cm (13/16 in); d. 2.3 cm (7/8 in), In this depiction of Taweret, the goddess is shown with a feline head and on top of her head seems to be a small animal. As usual her massive hippopotamus torso includes the pendulous breasts of a woman, while the tail of a crocodile is on her back
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Goddess Taweret, Feline Head, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C, Egypt, Faience, H, 6.4 cm, 2 1/2, w, 13/16, d, 2.3, 7/8, depiction, Taweret, goddess, shown, feline head, top, head seems, small animal, usual, massive hippopotamus torso, includes, pendulous breasts, woman, tail, crocodile, back
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