Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Faience Taweret - 19 mm
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Description from the seller
I offer this amulet: Ancient Egyptian / hippo goddess.
Taweret
Goddess of protection for pregnant women and motherhood.
Fayence
Period:
Ancient Egypt / New Kingdom
1184–1153 BC.
Very good condition.
Measurements:
Height : 19 mm
Width: 8 mm
Depth : 6 mm
The goods come from an old collection, purchased in the 1960s/1970s, from O.Sch.
Estate to son.
Purchased by me in 2022
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
For deliveries to England, the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU.
I offer this amulet: Ancient Egyptian / hippo goddess.
Taweret
Goddess of protection for pregnant women and motherhood.
Fayence
Period:
Ancient Egypt / New Kingdom
1184–1153 BC.
Very good condition.
Measurements:
Height : 19 mm
Width: 8 mm
Depth : 6 mm
The goods come from an old collection, purchased in the 1960s/1970s, from O.Sch.
Estate to son.
Purchased by me in 2022
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export them.
For deliveries to England, the buyer is responsible (customs clearance and fees)
No delivery outside the EU.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom
Century/ Timeframe
1184 - 1153
Name of object
Taweret
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Hippopotamus - Goddess of Pregnant Women
Year acquired
2022
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
19 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
8 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
6 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
