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Vintage Blue Ceramic "William the Hippo" Pair of Sculptures Museum of Modern Art
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Fun blue ceramic pair of mother and baby "William the Hippo" sculpture, circa the 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures for the baby are 4" by 2" tall, also known as "William the Hippo", is an Egyptian faience hippopotamus statuette from the Middle Kingdom, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it serves as an informal mascot of the museum.
- Creator:MOMA Museum New York (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU936631347012
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