Rare Egyptian Middle Kingdom pottery Hippopotamus
A rare Egyptian Middle Kingdom pottery Hippopotamus, c. 2061 - 1784 BC, standing on an integral, rectangular, sledge-like base, with long snout, small ears, and small tail, L: 4 1/3 in (11cm.), H. 3 in (7.6cm). Cf. P. Lacovara, 'New Date for an Old Hippopotamus', JMFAB, vol. 4, 1992. Cf. Tony-Revillon, Annales du Service des Antiquites de l'Egypt 50, 1950, pp.48-71 Cf. AAW, XIV, no. 194 for a similar example. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York City; Ex Old English private collection formed in the 1940's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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A rare Egyptian Middle Kingdom pottery Hippopotamus, c. 2061 - 1784 BC, standing on an integral, rectangular, sledge-like base, with long snout, small ears, and small tail, L: 4 1/3 in (11cm.), H. 3 in (7.6cm). Cf. P. Lacovara, 'New Date for an Old Hippopotamus', JMFAB, vol. 4, 1992. Cf. Tony-Revillon, Annales du Service des Antiquites de l'Egypt 50, 1950, pp.48-71 Cf. AAW, XIV, no. 194 for a similar example. Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York City; Ex Old English private collection formed in the 1940's.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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