Ancient Egyptian Hippopotamus Mounted Postcard
Exclusive to the British Museum, a mounted postcard showing a statuette of a blue faience hippopotamus decorated with representation of aquatic plants, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian hippos, an ancient symbol of protection, rebirth and hunting, were popular amongst artists and often decorated with images of Nile flora and fauna. The legs of most statuettes were broken just before burial to ensure that they posed no threat to the tomb owner.
A delightful gift for lovers of animals and Egyptian art.
- Product Code: CMCE22130
- Product Weight: 0.1Kg
- Dimensions: Postcard: H10 x L14cm
With mount: H20.5 x L25.5cm - Material: Invercote board
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
Exclusive to the British Museum, a mounted postcard showing a statuette of a blue faience hippopotamus decorated with representation of aquatic plants, Middle Kingdom, Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian hippos, an ancient symbol of protection, rebirth and hunting, were popular amongst artists and often decorated with images of Nile flora and fauna. The legs of most statuettes were broken just before burial to ensure that they posed no threat to the tomb owner.
A delightful gift for lovers of animals and Egyptian art.
- Product Code: CMCE22130
- Product Weight: 0.1Kg
- Dimensions: Postcard: H10 x L14cm
With mount: H20.5 x L25.5cm - Material: Invercote board
- Postage Weight: 0.10 Kg
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