Bronze statue of Taweret, Egypt, 1500-501 BCE

Made:
1500-501 BCE in Egypt

Bronze figurine of Taurt as a pregnant hippopotamus, Egyptian, 1500BC-501BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634899
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy) and marble
Measurements:
overall: 102 mm x 33 mm x 51 mm, .264 kg
type:
statue
credit:
Sotheby's