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Statuette of Taweret
Egyptian
New Kingdom or later
Medium/Technique
Stone
Dimensions
Height x width: 12.4 x 3.8 cm (4 7/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1263
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ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of Taweret made of stone, which is reddish brown. It is veined. There is a slight polish. The statuette is a full-length, standing figure. It is in good condition. Taweret stands on a base. Taweret holds a knot of Isis.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)