Mace Head in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head

• Medium: Dolomitic limestone
• Geographical Locations:
  • Abydos, Egypt
  • Egypt
• Dates: ca. 3200 B.C.E.-2900 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: early I Dynasty
• Period: Naqada III Period-Early Dynastic Period
• Dimensions: 1 11/16 x 2 7/16 in. (4.3 x 6.2 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-3, ECAMEA-3G44
• Accession Number: L58.2.1
• Image: CUR.L58.2.1_erg3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0, 9/20/2007

Catalogue Description:
Ears, eyes, and tusks in relief; bulbous jaw. Pierced vertically through center of head. Very fine work.