Egyptian Blue Hippo Replica, Large
Exclusive to the British Museum, a replica of a blue Egyptian hippo.
This vibrant glazed earthenware figure is hand-fired and finished in the UK. The replica is based on an ancient Egyptian original, now housed in the British Museum.
Please note, due to the nature of the glaze and hand-finished decorations, colours and patterns may vary slightly from the image shown.
Figures like these have been found in countless Egyptian tombs, and they are thought to have been placed there to re-create a suitable environment for the gods of the afterlife. Hippos were identified with the goddess Taweret, who was believed to bring luck and protection in childbirth, and with Seth, the god of storms. This hippo is decorated with marsh plants and flowers symbolic of her habitat.
A majestic ornament to take pride of place in any ancient Egypt lover's home.
- Product Code: CMCR90800
- Product Weight: 0.5Kg
- Theme: Ancient Egypt
- Dimensions: H14 x W16 x L10cm
- Material: Glazed earthenware
- Postage Weight: 1.45 Kg
Exclusive to the British Museum, a replica of a blue Egyptian hippo.
This vibrant glazed earthenware figure is hand-fired and finished in the UK. The replica is based on an ancient Egyptian original, now housed in the British Museum.
Please note, due to the nature of the glaze and hand-finished decorations, colours and patterns may vary slightly from the image shown.
Figures like these have been found in countless Egyptian tombs, and they are thought to have been placed there to re-create a suitable environment for the gods of the afterlife. Hippos were identified with the goddess Taweret, who was believed to bring luck and protection in childbirth, and with Seth, the god of storms. This hippo is decorated with marsh plants and flowers symbolic of her habitat.
A majestic ornament to take pride of place in any ancient Egypt lover's home.
- Product Code: CMCR90800
- Product Weight: 0.5Kg
- Theme: Ancient Egypt
- Dimensions: H14 x W16 x L10cm
- Material: Glazed earthenware
- Postage Weight: 1.45 Kg
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