Art
William - The Bright Blue Hippopotamus
- Item Number
- 231
- Estimated Value
- 50 USD
- Sold
- 65 USD to isabell13
- Number of Bids
- 12 - Bid History
Item Description
Meet William the bright blue hippo! This ceramic statuette was purchased from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
The body is painted with depictions of open and closed lotuses. These river plants depict the marshes in which the animal lived, but at the same time their flowers also symbolize regeneration and rebirth as they close every night and open again in the morning.
Here's the description of this item from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Since its arrival at the Museum in 1917 the Egyptian faience sculpture has been a favorite with visitors, and for many years has been known as "William" the Metropolitan's unofficial mascot. Like the original, our figurine is decorated with drawings of lotus blossoms and marsh plants which remind us of his favorite habitat, the shallow banks of the Nile River.
Glazed earthenware
8''L x 3''W x 4 1/4''H
Previously owned; excellent condition.
Item Special Note
The winning bidder may pick up this item between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday at the Breast and GYN Health Project, 987 8th Street, Arcata, CA (Next to the Arcata Co-op). Masks are requested. Special pick-up times can be arranged: call 707-825-8345 or email Rosegz@hcbhp.org. We are willing to make arrangements for after-hours and weekend pick-ups. We will be closed on November 24th and 25th for Thanksgiving.
If you have special shipping instructions, please let us know right away by emailing rosegz@hcbhp.org or calling us at 707-825-8345.
Please be advised that the USPS's temporary shipping rates are in effect this year. Bidder is responsible for any shipping costs. When possible, we plan to ship in USPS Flat Rate Boxes. BGHP will contact the highest bidder to discuss shipping details.
Donated By:
Chris Angell
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