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Wonderful Things Art
Authentic Reproductions of Ancient Egyptian Art by Natalie Watson
Naqada Bowl Featuring Hippos By the River
Reproduction of a prehistoric white cross-lined ware bowl from the Naqada I period (c. 3850–3650 BC). It depicts three stylised hippos gathered around a central rosette representing a pool of water with zigzag cliffs beyond representing the horizon.
Wild creatures such as hippos and crocodiles are often found depicted on this type of pottery found in graves and it’s thought they were intended to impart their powers on the vessels' owners, granting them success hunting and protection from danger in the afterlife.
Reproduction Details
Object Type
Date
Findspot
Current Location
People Depicted
Deities Depicted
Art Ref
Pottery
Naqada I
Mesaid, Mesaid Tomb 26
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
DP077
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