Very
well made and stunning piece of tiny art, the gold leaf work really sets this
hippo off with symbols on her face and sides.
Heavy hand finished gold plated pewter makes
this
a quality miniature that will last.
The lotuses painted on the back and sides of the hippo symbolize creation and
rebirth, as well as representing its habitat.
The ancient Egyptian saw the male hippo as the embodiment of all that was
dangerous and wild. These figurines are usually found in tombs, their legs
deliberately broken to magically render the animal powerless.
In contrast, they also revered hippo Goddess Taweret, as a goddess of
maternity and a protector or women in childbirth.
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