Where Is Hippopotamus? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This Roman/Italian work, dating to 332 BCE–395 CE. Made from bronze, solid cast, it measures Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 332 BCE–395 CE. It's made from bronze, solid cast. Dimensions: Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.).

It's made from bronze, solid cast. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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