Hippopotamus figurine

Unknown

ca. 1981–1550 B.C. · Faience · Egyptian Art

Hippopotamus statuettes made out of faience (a non-clay ceramic material) occur in four different positions: standing, walking, seated, and reclining. This reclining hippopotamus is decorated with lotus flowers and leaves, and the depiction of a bird with outstretched wings can be found on its back.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1981–1550 B.C.

Medium

Faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Fletcher Fund and The Guide Foundation Inc. Gift, 1966