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Item number M3.197 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Figure depicting the goddess Tawaret with a hippopotamus head, pendulous breasts, a vaguely pregnant abdomen, long and straight human hair, and a raised band of chevrons on her back representing the back of a crocodile. The figure is painted blue.

Iconographic Meaning

Tarawet represents the divine muse and protector of children.

Cultural Context

Used to protect children from evil forces.

Item History

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Name
Figure
Identification Number
M3.197
Type of Item
figure
Material
clay and paint ?
Manufacturing Technique
modelled
Overall
height 9.4 cm, width 5.2 cm, depth 5.1 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Egypt

Who

Culture
Egyptian
Previous Owner
Sid Leary and Florence Leary
Received from
Florence Leary (Donor)

When

Collection Date
during 1914
Ownership Date
before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
Acquisition Date
during June 1957

Other

Item Classes
ceramics; carvings & sculpture
Condition
poor
Accession Number
2189/0106
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