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Statuette of Taweret
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 12.5 x 3.75 x 3.5 cm (4 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number64.2252
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionStatuette of Taweret standing and resting her paws on a sa sign, for protection. Light blue faience, with wig in dark blue faience. Much of the color now missing.
ProvenanceBy 1934: Horace L. Mayer (d. 1968) collection; 1934: Lent to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer; 1964: Given to the MFA by Horace L. Mayer.
(Accession Date: December 21, 1964)
(Accession Date: December 21, 1964)