Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 2
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 3
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 4
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 5
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 2
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 3
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 4
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 5
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare
Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 2 Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 3 Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 4 Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare, view 5

Greek Terracotta Plastic Oil Vessel of a Hare

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Circa 650-600 BCE

A rare aryballos in the form of a s crouching hare with long ears, disc spout resting on his front paws. Painted black rows of spots on his body. Overall scattered surface deposits. Intact.
The terracotta plastic oil vessel shaped as a hare is an example of a "plastic" vase, a style of pottery that combines functional utility with sculptural creativity. These vessels were often used to store and pour valuable substances like oils and perfumes, and their animal-shaped forms reflect both artistic innovation and cultural significance.  The hare-shaped vessel is thus a product of this inventive tradition, showcasing how Greek artisans combined practicality with artistic flair to create visually striking and culturally meaningful objects.Size: 3-3/4 inches (9.52cm) L.
Provenance: NYC. collection, acquired from Fortuna Fine Arts, NYC., 1990’s. 

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