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Ancient Egyptian Hippos: A Selection

Meet other ancient Egyptian hippos on view at The Met.

Hippopotamus, Red jasper — Hippopotamus
ca. 1550–1080 BCE

Artist's Painting of a Hippopotamus, Limestone, paint — Artist's Painting of a Hippopotamus
ca. 1473–1458 BCE

Head of a Hippopotamus, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) with traces of gesso and red pigment — Head of a Hippopotamus
ca. 1386–1347 BCE

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. 1550–1300 BCE

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
ca. 780–525 BCE

Magical container in the shape of a hippo goddess, Glazed steatite — Magical container in the shape of a hippo goddess
ca. 1640–1500 BCE