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Ancient Egyptian Hippos: A Selection

Meet other ancient Egyptian hippos on view at The Met.

Hippopotamus, Red jasper — Hippopotamus
ca. 1550–1070 B.C.

Artist's Painting of a Hippopotamus, Limestone, paint — Artist's Painting of a Hippopotamus
ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Head of a Hippopotamus, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) with traces of gesso and red pigment — Head of a Hippopotamus
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

Standing Hippopotamus, Faience — Standing Hippopotamus
ca. 1810–1700 B.C.

Seal Amulet in the Shape of a Hippopotamus, Glazed steatite — Seal Amulet in the Shape of a Hippopotamus
ca. 1550–1295 B.C.

Scarab with the Name of Amenemhat III and a Hippopotamus Hunt, Glazed steatite — Scarab with the Name of Amenemhat III and a Hippopotamus Hunt
ca. 1859–1749 B.C.

Hippopotamus figurine, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) — Hippopotamus figurine
780–525 B.C.

Magical container in the shape of a hippo goddess, Glazed steatite — Magical container in the shape of a hippo goddess
ca. 1700–1500 BCE