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.