Statuette of Taweret, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1504 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 51

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Statuette of Taweret, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1504 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 51, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1912, Limestone, paint, h. cm (6 3/4 in); w. cm (1 7/8 in); d. cm (3 in), Taweret stands with her left foot slightly advanced, suggesting movement. This pose is usually reserved for images of men in earlier periods. She also has one arm bent and holds a lotus bud in her raised hand, a gesture not previously seen in representations of women

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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