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Dom Faberzhe

Miniature Hippopotamus

c. 1890/00
Kalgan jasper and faceted ruby
2.7 × 7.5 cm (1.1 × 3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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