Blue stone standing figure of Taurt (Taweret) in form of hippopotamus

Made:
800-200 BCE

Blue stone standing figure of Taurt (Taweret) in form of hippopotamus, Egyptian, 800BC to 20BC

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635010
Materials:
stone and marble (limestone)
Measurements:
overall: 112 mm x 32 mm x 51 mm, .148 kg
type:
statues
credit:
Sotheby's