Amulet of Thoeris Late Period

Large amulet of Thoeris. Late Period H. 5.3 cm. Faience, apple green. Intact. From a Danish collection 1990s A fine large apple-green faience amulet depicting Thoeris / Taweret striding forth. Shown with aggressive facial features and with teeth bared. Shown with her typical attributes: pendulous breasts and a protruding abdomen. The back-pillar is in the form of a crocodile tail. Suspension loop at nape of neck. Intact and in perfect condition. Such amulets were used to protect pregnant women, especially during childbirth. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .