Magical Container in the Shape of a Hippopotamus Deity

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Title: Magical Container in the Shape of a Hippopotamus Deity
Date Created: ca. 1700–1500 B.C.
Physical Dimensions: h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in); d. 4 cm (1 9/16 in)
Type: Jar, magical, Taweret, Ipi
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/547686
Medium: Glazed steatite
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Period: Second Intermediate Period–early Dynasty 18

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