Hippopotamus ca. 1850–1640 Middle Kingdom Hippopotami were associated with life, regeneration, and rebirth. When placed in tombs they were meant to supply the deceased with general regenerative power and to guarantee his or her rebirth. Hippopotamus statuettes made out of faience (a non-clay ceramic material) occur in four different positions: standing, walking, seated, and reclining. The faience glaze of this piece has discolored over Hippopotamus. ca. 1850–1640 Faience. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), brick building east, Pit 4
Hippopotamus ca. 1850–1640 Middle Kingdom Hippopotami were associated with life, regeneration, and rebirth. When placed in tombs they were meant to supply the deceased with general regenerative power and to guarantee his or her rebirth. Hippopotamus statuettes made out of faience (a non-clay ceramic material) occur in four different positions: standing, walking, seated, and reclining. The faience glaze of this piece has discolored over Hippopotamus. ca. 1850–1640 Faience. Middle Kingdom. From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), brick building east, Pit 475, MMA excavations, 1913–14. Dynasty 12, late–early 13
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