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Fabergé

Hippopotamus c. 1900

Agate, rose diamonds | 3.0 x 5.9 x 2.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40337

Fabergé

Hippopotamus c. 1900

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Description

Hippopotamus, carved in striated grey-brown agate with rose diamond eyes. One of eight Fabergé hippopotamuses in the Royal Collection.

Provenance

Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Fabergé
(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Agate, rose diamonds

agate, diamond

carved, rose cut

Measurements

3.0 x 5.9 x 2.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
animals
visual works
bibelots
models
ornaments
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Hippopotamuses

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Treasures From The Queen's Palaces: The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse

This exhibition brings together some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012

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