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Middle Kingdom
Hippos were common inhabitants of the Nile River. The animal's aggressive nature and large size worried the ancient Egyptians because they frequently went out in boats on the river. Protection against this dangerous animal was imperative, however, the hippopotamus was also associated with positive qualities such as regeneration.
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Title: Hippopotamus-head amulet
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Feldspar
Dimensions: L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 0.8 cm (5/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Accession Number: 10.130.2310
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