Egyptian Faience Hippo Symbol of Life | 8.5 cm / 3.3 in | Ancient Egypt art gift

€80,00

4.78 out of 5 (8955 Shop reviews)

This authentic faience hippopotamus reflects the refined craftsmanship of Middle Kingdom Egypt around 2000 BC. Made from quartz-based ceramic with a blue green copper glaze, it was created as a funerary object symbolizing life, fertility, and protection in the afterlife. A meaningful piece for collectors of ancient art and interiors with historical depth.

• Material: Egyptian faience, quartz-based ceramic with copper glaze
• Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm / 3.3 in, Length 15 cm / 5.9 in
• Design: Stylized hippopotamus associated with lotus symbolism and afterlife beliefs
• Style: Ancient, symbolic, archaeological
• Placement: Display cabinet, study, office, art collection room
• Gift Idea: Collectors of antiquities, history enthusiasts, museum style gift
• Packaging & Shipping: Securely packaged and fully insured for safe worldwide delivery

Add a rare symbol of ancient Egyptian belief and craftsmanship to your collection.

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USA: 3–8 working days
EU: 1–7 working days
UK: 2–7 working days
Rest of the world: 3–12 working days

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Here’s how it works:

EU customers: returns are accepted within 14 days after receiving your order.
Non-EU customers: returns are accepted within 5 days after delivery.

Please note:

Return shipping costs are covered by the customer.
We recommend using insured and tracked shipping, as we can’t issue a refund if a return is lost or damaged in transit.
For returns from outside the EU, any customs duties or re-import fees charged when the item re-enters Belgium will be deducted from your refund.

Once we receive your return in good condition, we’ll process your refund as quickly as possible.

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