Figurine of a Hippopotamus
| Title | Figurine of a Hippopotamus |
|---|---|
| Publication Date: | ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E. |
| Publication Place | - Brooklyn Museum |
| Type | Other |
| Language | Undetermined |
| Digital | Yes |
| Manuscript | No |
| Physical Dimensions | 1 15/16 x 1 x 4 3/16 in. (5 x 2.6 x 10.7 cm) |
| Library: | Digital Library of the Middle East |
| Library Asset ID | Accession Number: 09.889.326 |
| Record ID | brooklyn-20779 |
| Library Location | Brooklyn Museum |
| Date | ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E. |
| Notes | Pottery figurine of hippopotamus. Very clumsy work. Slim body; mouth slightly opened; nostrils bored out; ears roughly marked. On right side a big rounded projection, indicating the eyes; a similar on the left side may have been broken off. Condition: half of forelegs and small part of hind legs missing. Lower jaw damaged. Right side covered with whitish efflorescence. | more | less |
| Malzeme | Terracotta |
| Zaman Dilimi | Predynastic Period |
