EGYPTIAN HIPPO, C/36 Mermaid A central blue stone is

A central blue stone is embedded in the swirling patterns of this turquoise moon pendant

and compass have been sculpted into the design to enhance the Steampunk feel

an aggressive salamander that grabs its prey with its powerful jaws

The Hindu deity Ganesha is featured in this altar statue

EGYPTIAN HIPPO, C/36 Mermaid A central blue stone isThis well formed statuette of a hippopotamus demonstrates the Egyptian artist's appreciation for the natural world. The hippopotamus (no longer found in Egypt) was a danger to boats on the river Nile, and to people working on or near the river banks. These animals were represented by the goddess Tauret, and offerings were made to her in the hope of placating her. She was also a goddess of fertility, represented as a pregnant hippopotamus. Many models