When was "Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit" created?

This artwork was created ca. 900 BCE.

What medium is "Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit"?

Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit is Ceramic.

Is "Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit" in the public domain?

Yes, Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit

Unknown Artist

ca. 900 BCE

Medium

Ceramic

Dimensions

5.51 x 3.31 x 6.57 in. (14 x 8.41 x 16.69 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Vessels

Culture & Period

Iran · Iron Age

Department

Ancient Near Eastern Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988

Accession Number

1988.102.30

Tags

Rabbits

Art Historical Context

Step into the ancient world of Iron Age Iran with this delightful *Rhyton in the shape a rabbit*, crafted around 900 BCE. A rhyton is a vessel designed for pouring libations or wine, typically with a narrow spout at the base—here, ingeniously formed from the rabbit's rear. Standing just over 6 inches tall, this ceramic masterpiece captures the alert, whimsical form of a rabbit, its sleek body and perked ears rendered with lively detail in earthy tones. Hailing from ancient Iran during the Iron Age, a period marked by cultural flourishing and early metallurgy, this vessel reflects the Near Eas...

Rhyton in the shape of a rabbit

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