Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Faience Hare Figure
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Hare Figure, an Egyptian, Ptolemaic-period faience sculpture (c. 332–30 B.C.) modelled in the round as a crouching hare about 4.5 cm long with black eye detailing, provenance private collection in the United Kingdom from Timeline Auctions, UK, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Modelled in the round in crouching position with its ears pulled back and resting along the body, black detailing to the eyes. The desert hare was one of the most common wild animals in Egypt. The female hare was sacred to Wenut, goddess of the 15th Upper Egyptian nome, though no specific hare cults are known. The purpose of hare figurines remains uncertain. According to Plutarch, Egyptians regarded the hare’s speed and keen senses as divine.
Size: 4.5 cm L - 1 3/4 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, c. 332-30 B.C.
Condition: Chips to base
Provenance: Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex Timeline Auctions, UK.
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This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Modelled in the round in crouching position with its ears pulled back and resting along the body, black detailing to the eyes. The desert hare was one of the most common wild animals in Egypt. The female hare was sacred to Wenut, goddess of the 15th Upper Egyptian nome, though no specific hare cults are known. The purpose of hare figurines remains uncertain. According to Plutarch, Egyptians regarded the hare’s speed and keen senses as divine.
Size: 4.5 cm L - 1 3/4 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, c. 332-30 B.C.
Condition: Chips to base
Provenance: Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex Timeline Auctions, UK.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Century/ Timeframe
Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period, c. 332-30 B.C.
Name of object
Hare Figure
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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