Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Blue faience amulet of Taweret - 3.5 cm
04
days
06
hours
29
minutes
34
seconds
Current bid
€ 38
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 650 - € 800
 | €38 | |
|---|---|---|
| €33 |
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 143856 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Blue faience amulet of Taweret from Ancient Egypt, Late Period (ca. 664–332 BC), 3.5 cm high, in very good condition with blue glaze over a white core and a back loop; authenticity original/official.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
The amulet depicts the goddess Taweret. She is standing upright with her left foot forward. She has a hippopotamus body and head, a crocodile back and tail and human female arms and breasts. Her mouth is open to show her teeth. The amulet has a small base and a loop on the back. She is represented as a pregnant hippopotamus, as Taweret’s particular responsibility was the protection of women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Dimensions: 3,5 cm
Condition: The amulet appears to be in good condition. The upper layer of blue faience on the left side of her face and left shoulder is gone, revealing the white core material.
Provenance: Dutch collection. Bought at a German auction house, with German export license. Ex private German collection since 2012 in Starnberg. Before that from a German collector since 1905.
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
The amulet depicts the goddess Taweret. She is standing upright with her left foot forward. She has a hippopotamus body and head, a crocodile back and tail and human female arms and breasts. Her mouth is open to show her teeth. The amulet has a small base and a loop on the back. She is represented as a pregnant hippopotamus, as Taweret’s particular responsibility was the protection of women during pregnancy and childbirth.
Dimensions: 3,5 cm
Condition: The amulet appears to be in good condition. The upper layer of blue faience on the left side of her face and left shoulder is gone, revealing the white core material.
Provenance: Dutch collection. Bought at a German auction house, with German export license. Ex private German collection since 2012 in Starnberg. Before that from a German collector since 1905.
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
664 – 332 BC
Name of object
Blue faience amulet of Taweret
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
3.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2012
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
