Andrew Moore, Golden Valley Norwegian Lutheran Church, Perkins County, South Dakota, 2013

Lomochrome color ‘92 Sun-kissed

All eyes on ewe

1955

by JOANACCHI

Rick James' House

Better Homes & Gardens (August 1979)

outcast of the village

Before there was Moo Deng, there was William.

This little blue hippopotamus, known affectionately as William, has been a fan favorite at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for over a century. Dating back to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom (c. 1961–1878 BCE), William was likely placed in tombs to offer protection in the afterlife.

His bright faience glaze and lotus decorations connect him to the Nile’s waters—but don’t let his charm fool you! Ancient Egyptians knew that hippos were both revered and feared, making William a powerful symbol. He epitomizes the Egyptian craftsmanship of the era.

Take a closer look at William on JSTOR.

Image: Hippopotamus (William), ca. 1961–1878 B.C. Faience. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Turf Cigarette cards depicting Conan Doyle Characters by Alexander Boguslavsky (1923)