Limestone Dog and Hare Figurine

Limestone Dog and Hare Figurine

Description:

Limestone figurine of a dog catching a hare; carved and painted; the figurine stands on an integral base, with an additional central support running the length of the animal's body; traces of red paint colour on the bodies of both animals.


Dimensions: Height: 8 centimetres; Length: 16 centimetres; Width: 3.80 centimetres


Object Type: figurine


Techniques: carved; painted

Period:

Archaic II

Date:

600 - 400 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Found/Acquired: Cyprus

Accession Number:

2012,5009.1