Standing Hippopotamus Figurine – Black

Discover 'Standing Hippopotamus Figurine', part of an exclusive collaboration between Kunstsokken and the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden. This design takes you back to the Egyptian Middle Kingdom, more than 4,000 years ago, to the burial chambers of the wealthy along the Nile. This sock features a bright blue faience hippopotamus, decorated with elegant lotus flowers that reference its natural habitat. The Egyptians believed these figurines magically supported the rebirth of the deceased, with the lotus as a symbol of new life. At the same time, they were well aware of the animal's danger: the legs were often deliberately broken off to prevent the hippo from turning against the deceased in the afterlife. Limited Edition – Exclusive Museum Collection With this sock, you carry a story of rebirth, protection, and the magical power of the Nile. Every colour and every detail is precisely knitted into the sock, bringing the vivid blue tones and delicate plant motifs of the original faience figurine to life.