Ancient Egyptian statue (limestone with plaster and paint) of the upper part of a hippo goddess. Ar
Ancient Egyptian statue (limestone with plaster and paint) of the upper part of a hippo goddess. Artist unknown; ca. 2649–2528 BCE (Dynasty 3-4, Old Kingdom). Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. -- source link
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