Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · jewelry
amulet
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small ancient Egyptian faience representation of a hippopotamus.
The image features a small sculpture crafted from blue faience, resembling a hippopotamus. The style is characteristic of Egyptian faience work, with a glossy surface and vibrant color. Notable features include the simplified form and compact size, indicative of decorative or symbolic use.
decorative
Middle Kingdom
excellent
Materials
faience
Connections
Materials
Faience
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