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: Ha6969

: World Archaeology - Egyptology

: amulet

: This is a pale green shiny faience figure, moulded in the form of a hippopotamus. It stands on all fours, with a large long snout touching the base in front of it. It is pierced through a semi circular loop lengthways, on the back for suspension. It has a rectangular base. It has incised lines under its belly, and a small tail.

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: Mapp Collection

: Egypt, North Africa, Africa

: Bequest of Mr. Charles Richard Mapp, 1956.