Figure of a Hippopotamus
ca. 3000–2675 B.C.E.
Caption
Figure of a Hippopotamus, ca. 3000–2675 B.C.E.. Faience, 1 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (3.7 x 7.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, 58.14.2.
Title
Figure of a Hippopotamus
Date
ca. 3000–2675 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 1 to Dynasty 2 (possibly)
Period
Early Dynastic Period
Geography
Reportedly from: Abydos, Egypt, Possible place collected: el-Mahasna, Egypt
Medium
Faience
Classification
Dimensions
1 7/16 x 2 15/16 in. (3.7 x 7.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin
Accession Number
58.14.2
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