Bight orange cornelian amulet of the hippopotamus goddess TAWERET. Suspension loop over her head. Taweret was especially helpful to children and to women during childbirth. Such amulets were attached to beds, head-rests, cosmetic articles. She also is known to expel malignant forces. Size: 2.4 cm L (including loop) - 15/16 inch Material: Cornelian Culture: Egypt, c. 350 B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: English private collection prior 2000. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.