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LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
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late period to ptolemaic period, 664-30 b.c.
The hippopotamus goddess of childbirth standing upright with her fore-paws resting on the signs of protection, her jaws open, exposing her fearsome teeth, her pendulous breast and swollen belly denoting pregnancy, with a crocodile tail along her spine, her headdress and wig originally of a different material, now missing
3.7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) high
late period to ptolemaic period, 664-30 b.c.
The hippopotamus goddess of childbirth standing upright with her fore-paws resting on the signs of protection, her jaws open, exposing her fearsome teeth, her pendulous breast and swollen belly denoting pregnancy, with a crocodile tail along her spine, her headdress and wig originally of a different material, now missing
3.7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) high