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Hippopotamus ("William") Middle KingdomMeir

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Description

Figurine, Hippopotamus ("William"); Dendur-decoded. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, Senwosret I to Senwosret II, ca. 1961–1878 B.C. Faience. L. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); W. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); H. 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.). From: Tomb B3 of the nomarch Senbi II, pit 1 (steward Senbi), Meir, Middle Egypt, Egypt. Excavation: Khashaba excavations, 1910. Subject: Hippos. Credit: Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1917.

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Connections

Found at Meir
Materials Faience

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q137836 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 17.9.1 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544227 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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