For #WorldHippoDay an #Egyptian carving of a Hippo, made 5.000 years ago from calcite.
Hippopotami were regarded as very dangerous animals, but they were also associated with life, regeneration, and rebirth
On display at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
mine
looks like one of @checkervest's little guys. https://social.anoxinon.de/@ninawillburger/114007703096637112