Description

Another rare and desirable form! Ancient Greek Attic, reputedly found in Cyprus, ca. 450 B.C. A charming red-figure askos of lentoid form, with flat, ridged base, horizontal arching handle and cylindrical spout with flaring mouth. Decorated with a delicately painted scene showing winged Eros, in mid-flight as he swoops down to Earth, right, with raised wings, his right arm outstretched as he chases a wild Hare, bounding across the ground.


In ancient Greece, the Hare was associated with virility and sexual desire due to its perceived high libido, and was therefore a common token of erotic love from a man to his lover. Possibly from the Charmides Painter (similar example / style of painting in the British Museum). 2-1/2"H x 4"D.

Provenance: Ex-private collection of J. Davies, gifted to Mr. Davies in the 1950's by a member of the Cypriot government and legally exported to the UK, remaining in the family until 2011.

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Condition

Handle reattached with associated minor retouching, otherwise intact/excellent condition. No restorations to either of the figures.