Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Mould for making Hathor goddess, amulets. 6 cm H. New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.

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Terracotta mould for Hathor goddess amulets from the New Kingdom (c.1550–1070 BC), 6 cm high, in very good condition; provenance from a private German collection (circa 1970–1980) and auctioned publicly in 2025; authentic original.

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Terracotta Mould for making Hathor goddess, amulets in faience

- very FINE piece-

- you see the seal of the amulet in white modlling paste in the images -

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.

Terracotta

6 cm height.

Provenance: Private collection, Germany, 1970-1980. Public auction 2025.

Condition: Very good, intact. See photos.

In ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Taurt (also called Taweret, Thoueris, Opet, or Apet) was the hippopotamus goddess associated with childbirth and maternity. In her capacity as a goddess of creation, she was worshipped at the city of Karnak. Taurt, as Apet, was the personification of the ancient settlement Apt, from which the name Thebes was derived. Taurt was usually portrayed as a female hippopotamus standing upright, with large and pendulous human breasts, her left foot resting on a sa, a symbol of protection for river travelers. She was considered to be a form of the fertility goddess Hathor.

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Terracotta Mould for making Hathor goddess, amulets in faience

- very FINE piece-

- you see the seal of the amulet in white modlling paste in the images -

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.

Terracotta

6 cm height.

Provenance: Private collection, Germany, 1970-1980. Public auction 2025.

Condition: Very good, intact. See photos.

In ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Taurt (also called Taweret, Thoueris, Opet, or Apet) was the hippopotamus goddess associated with childbirth and maternity. In her capacity as a goddess of creation, she was worshipped at the city of Karnak. Taurt, as Apet, was the personification of the ancient settlement Apt, from which the name Thebes was derived. Taurt was usually portrayed as a female hippopotamus standing upright, with large and pendulous human breasts, her left foot resting on a sa, a symbol of protection for river travelers. She was considered to be a form of the fertility goddess Hathor.

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT NOTES: -We are a professional seller. - All items sold will come with their professional invoice. - All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity (warranty document), including the description, image and provenance of the item. - All items will be shipped via private courier with insurance (DHL express, CORREOS of Spain, or other similar with tracking number). - All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiques over 100 years old and their price valued. - For shipping outside of EU: Delivery time subject to customs clearance. Liability and Customs Regulations or Import Requirements applicable in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are not responsible for delays caused by customs procedures. Import taxes and vat are not included in the shipping costs. The import tax or VAT payable depends on the country of destination. Payments of any taxes or any disputes with the Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. - For some of the items offered, for shipment outside the European Union it is necessary to obtain an Export Permit which will detail the payment by the buyer of Export Fees according to Spanish legislation. If it is necessary it will be mentioned in the description of the article, BECAUSE NOT IN ALL THE CASES IT IS LIKE THAT. These fees will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%. This export permit application process can take between 1-2 months maximum. - We guarantee that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property.
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Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.
Name of object
Mould for making Hathor goddess, amulets. 6 cm H. New Kingdom, 1550 - 1070 BC.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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Authenticity
Original/official
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