Statuette of the Goddess Taweret, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Qena area, Glassy faience, H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in); W. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); D. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in), In all likelihood, this statuette represents the goddess Taweret, whose domain was the protection of pregnant women, especially during childbirth. Her menacing image, intended to frighten away demons and other deadly creatures, combines human, hippopotamus, crocodile, and lion attributes
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Statuette, Goddess Taweret, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C, Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Qena area, Glassy faience, H, 11 cm, 4 5/16, W, 3.3, 1, D, 4.8 7/8, likelihood, statuette represents, goddess, domain, protection, pregnant women, childbirth, menacing image, intended, frighten away demons, deadly creatures, combines human, hippopotamus, crocodile, lion attributes
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