Egyptian Artca. 2030–1640 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Hippopotamus |
| Medium | Red jasper |
| Dimensions | l. 2.5 cm (1 in); h. 1/3 cm (1/2 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2030–1640 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Middle Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2030 BC – 1640 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 573447