William Bookends
Our eye-catching bookends were inspired by "William," The Met's charming hippopotamus statuette (ca. 1961–1878 B.C.) and unofficial mascot. He makes a clever statement in any home or office as he helps support art books and exhibition catalogs, children's books, and other volumes.
The original hippo figurine was molded in faience, a ceramic material made of ground quartz. Demonstrating the ancient Egyptian artist's appreciation for the natural world, the body was painted beneath the blue-green glaze with the outlines of river plants, symbolizing the marshes in which the fearsome animal lived. Since its arrival at The Met in 1917, William has been a visitor favorite.
Our eye-catching bookends were inspired by "William," The Met's charming hippopotamus statuette (ca. 1961–1878 B.C.) and unofficial mascot. He makes a clever statement in any home or office as he helps support art books and exhibition catalogs, children's books, and other volumes.
The original hippo figurine was molded in faience, a ceramic material made of ground quartz. Demonstrating the ancient Egyptian artist's appreciation for the natural world, the body was painted beneath the blue-green glaze with the outlines of river plants, symbolizing the marshes in which the fearsome animal lived. Since its arrival at The Met in 1917, William has been a visitor favorite.
- Includes 2 bookends
- Cast resin and marble
- 7 1/8''H x 12 1/2''W x 4''D each
- Gift wrap not available
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| Overnight shipping | $22.95 extra |
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