Aryballos in the form of a hedgehog
Aryballos in the form of a hedgehog

Currently not on view

Aryballos in the form of a hedgehog,

6th century BCE

East Greek
y1954-88

Information

Title
Aryballos in the form of a hedgehog
Dates

6th century BCE

Medium
Faience
Dimensions
4.5 x 3.7 x 6.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
y1954-88
Place Excavated

Egypt, Tall al 'Amārinah

Culture
Greek, East Greek
Type
faience, aryballoi
Materials
faience
Subject
mammals, faience

Purchased from F. Tano, NY in 1954

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