"Hippobottomus" Ta-urt the divine Hippopotamus
mother of the Nile is whimsically depicted shapeshifting. The "river
horse" is associated with the "ankh" or Key of Life, and
with life giving uterine blood.
Size in inches:
15h x 11w x 5d
Description:
Handbuilt porcelain vessel, sculpted in relief. Brushed, air brushed,
incised slip decoration. Reverse side black with white incised line, same
image.
