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Figurine of a recumbent hippopotamus decorated with painted lotus flowers and probably symbolizing rebirth
Egypt 20th-18th century BCE Glazed composition L: 8.2 cm Bequest of Norbert Schimmel, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: 91.71.233 |
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Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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