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Vase in the form of a Hedgehog; ca. 550-500 BC; 162.76

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleVase in the form of a Hedgehog

About this objectThis piece was likely used as an aryballos; a small container used to hold perfume, as it features a tie-hole to hang the container from the wrist. The image is of an Egyptian hedgehog, a nod to exotic trade in the Greek East. It was likely manufactured in Egypt.

Date Madeca. 550-500 BC

PeriodArchaic

Place MadeEgypt

Place NotesNaukratis

Medium and MaterialsPottery; Ceramic; Faience

Style and IconographyOrientalising

Style and IconographyArchaic

MeasurementsHeight 52mm; Length 58mm; Maximum Width 39mm.

Subject and Association KeywordsAnimals in art

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Marion K. Steven, 1976

Object TypeContainers

Object number162.76