Upper Half of a Hippo Goddess Presenting a Sa-sign

Unknown

ca. 664–332 B.C. · Lapis lazuli · Egyptian Art

Although the figurine suffered significant damage, this example is carefully carved in a rare hardstone and the surviving details allow easy identification of this goddess, one whose role is to protect people. The figurine’s characteristics are typical of late Pharaonic hippo goddesses and the best known of these is Taweret.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 664–332 B.C.

Medium

Lapis lazuli

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020