Late Period, 664-332 BC. A substantial dark rock crystal amulet of the goddess Taweret in the form of a hippopotamus standing upright with human arms resting on the stomach, herringbone-pattern dorsal panel, knop finial above. 35.4 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London businessman; acquired from Pierre Bergé & Associés, Archéologie, Paris, 16 May 2018, lot 78; accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé catalogue pages; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10510-170712. [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Fine condition.