Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN BANDED AGATE HIPPOPOTAMUS PENDANT

EGYPTIAN BANDED AGATE HIPPOPOTAMUS PENDANT - Middle Kingdom, Ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A stone figure of a hippopotamus carved from banded agate, rendered in a compact, rounded form with short legs and a lowered head. The eyes, ears, and nostrils are shallowly incised, while the feet are delineated by lightly grooved lines. A suspension lug with a central perforation is integrated at the top of the back.Size: 22.8mm x 33.3mm; Weight: 16.91gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly in Swinkels Collection, Holland before 2000.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.