On view
Ancient Mediterranean Art
Statuette of Taweret,
ca. 760–332 BCE
Egyptian
Late Period, ca. 712–332 BCE
1999-231
In ancient Egypt, the gods could be represented in a number of forms, with a variety of materials, at dramatically different sizes, and for a range of purposes. They might be shown completely in the form of an animal, as Bastet is here in her manifestation as a cat. Alternatively, they might be fully anthropomorphic, as with Osiris. Or they might be a hybrid combination of the two, such as the figure of Thoth, who is represented in the relief in his form as a man with the head of an ibis.
Information
Title
Statuette of Taweret
Dates
ca. 760–332 BCE
Medium
Blue faience
Dimensions
7.7 x 3.1 x 4.3 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Mayer
Object Number
1999-231
Place Made
Africa, Egypt
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Given to the Museum in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Mayer
