HIPPOPOTAMUS

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The hippopotamus was a sacred animal for the ancient Egyptians. Taweret, the goddess who was incarnated in this animal, is depicted as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion’s feet and is considered the protector of matrimony and women, above all when they give birth.

The hippopotamus which was restored with the support of Gli Scarabei is in faïence, a siliceous material on which small decorations are painted in black manganese.

hippopotamus
hippopotamus
hippopotamus