Taweret is the mothergoddes/goddes of protection at birth and the first nursing period. Therefore she was depicted as a pregnant hippo, an animal that is know for its care of her offspring.
See last pictures as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/545344
Ancient Egyptian Silver amulet of the Goddess Taweret
€350,00Price
Size: 2.5 x 1 x 0.4 cm.
Weight: 2176 mg.
Period: 16th - 11th Century BC, New Kingdom
Condition: Intact.
