Hippopotamus figure

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Human beings believed that hippopotamus figures served as grave goods in the Middle Kingdom and were viewed as a powerful symbol for regeneration in the afterlife. The vivid drawings on the figure bring to life the natural habitat of the hippopotamus, where blooming lotus flowers and delicate lotus buds thrive amidst lush vegetation. In one striking image, a flying bird soars through the air with outstretched wings, placing the hippopotamus at the heart of a vibrant marshy papyrus thicket.