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Photo of collection object Small Standing Hippopotamus — Small Standing Hippopotamus, Ivory, 1 x 1 13/16 in. (2.5 x 4.6 cm). Gift of John Tano, 50.62. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Small Standing Hippopotamus

Maker Unknown

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Ivory
Medium: ivory
Period: Late Predynastic Period to Early Dynastic Period
Dimensions: 1 x 1 13/16 in. (2.5 x 4.6 cm)
Departments: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Accession Number: 50.62
Credit Line: Gift of John Tano
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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