Medium: Glass
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:525–30 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 1 9/16 x 5/8 x 1/8 in. (4 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 37.1281E
Image: CUR.37.1281E_view1.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Glass inlay representing, in relief, the god Taweret. Taweret is shown striding right upon a plinth. She wears a lappet wig, and has pendant breasts. The body, and lower part of the lappets are made of a translucent deep blue glass. The rest of the wig, and the head are made of a pale green opaque glass. Condition: Pitted and incrusted on legs and mouth; otherwise good.