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An Egyptian Haematite Amulet of Thoeris — An Egyptian Haematite Figure of Hippopotamus-headed Thoeris, Late Period, 712-30 B.C. or earlier
An Egyptian Haematite Amulet of Thoeris

An Egyptian Haematite Figure of Hippopotamus-headed Thoeris, Late Period, 712-30 B.C. or earlier

This Egyptian haematite amulet from the Late Period (712-30 B.C. or earlier) depicts Thoeris, the hippopotamus-headed goddess, carved in protective figure form. Created from dense stone, it represents the sophisticated sculptural and spiritual traditions of ancient Egypt.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 218

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An Egyptian Haematite Amulet of Thoeris, An Egyptian Haematite Figure of Hippopotamus-headed Thoeris, Late Period, 712-30 B.C. or earlier

This Egyptian haematite amulet from the Late Period (712-30 B.C. or earlier) depicts Thoeris, the hippopotamus-headed goddess, carved in protective figure form. Created from dense stone, it represents the sophisticated sculptural and spiritual traditions of ancient Egypt.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Small Scale, Animal, Hippopotamus, Deity, Haematite, Sculpture, Spiritual, Amulet, Ancient, Egyptian