Atlas of Egyptian Art

Atlas of Egyptian Art Sculpture
The hippopotamus, shown here in its natural setting, was
hunted because it posed a threat to both men and crops.
The theme of hunting in the marshes was frequent in tomb
decoration (see New Kingdom example, pp. 68.) This scene
is from the famous mastaba of Ti in Saqqara, discovered by
Mariette in 1855.
HIPPOPOTAMUS HUNT IN THE MARSHES (Memphis-6th Dynasty) [sic]
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