Egyptian Artca. 3100–2649 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus |
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) |
| Dimensions | L. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); H. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2649 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1903 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic Period |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2649 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547465