Hippopotamus figurine. Dimensions: L. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in). Dynasty: Late Dynasty 12-13. Date: ca. 1850-1700 B.C..This seated hippopotamus is depicted with its head turned to the side and its mouth open. This could either indicate that the hippo is roaring, or baring its teeth, which hippos do when feeling threatened, to intimate their opponents. The inside of the hippo's mouth is painted red. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Name: Hippopotamus figurine. Dimensions: L. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in). Dynasty: Late Dynasty 12-13. Date: ca. 1850-1700 B.C..This seated hippopotamus is depicted with its head turned to the side and its mouth open. This could either indicate that the hippo is roaring, or baring its teeth, which hippos do when feeling threatened, to intimate their opponents. The inside of the hippo's mouth is painted red. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - SuperStock
Brand: Album Archivo
SKU: 4409-17422465
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Hippopotamus figurine. Dimensions: L. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in). Dynasty: Late Dynasty 12-13. Date: ca. 1850-1700 B.C..This seated hippopotamus is depicted with its head turned to the side and its mouth open. This could either indicate that the hippo is roaring, or baring its teeth, which hippos do when feeling threatened, to intimate their opponents. The inside of the hippo's mouth is painted red. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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