Egyptian faience feeding cup for babies and infants. The decoration on the sides is the same as those on magical wands, used for the protection of the child. From left to right: the goddess Taweret, a griffin, a snake, a lion and a turtle. Found in Lisht, the Memphis area, in the west corner of the pyramid cemetery. Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty, 1850 - 1700 BCE. Metropolitan Museum
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