Ancient Faience Tawaret Figure in Sterling Silver Frame
A tiny faience statue of Tawaret is set in a sterling silver frame. This ancient Egyptian statuette is glazed in lovely blue-green tones. The frame has an incorporated bale allowing the piece to be worn as a necklace. The silver frame was made in the 1920s, the Tawaret figure dates to Antiquity. A very powerful talisman.
Taweret is the ancient Egyptian patron of childbirth and a protector of women and children. Highly feared and respected, she was considered to be a ferocious demon as well as a protective and nurturing deity. She's got all the Mama Bear energy you will ever need.
Egyptian faience is a vitrified ceramic that has been in use since Ancient times.
Details.....Measures 2.21" in long and 0.75" wide. In Good Vintage condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique pieces, we consider it part of the charm.