MM 1963:003 :: askos

Object description: Italic askos in the shape of a hedgehog. On top of the back is the vase’s neck with a splayed rim, handle going from neck to back. Two eyes in the shape of pointed buttons, above is a rim indicating the ears. The material is light brown clay with a dark orange glaze. Decorated with a red pattern of scales. Eyes and rim painted, neck painted on the inside as well as a two cm band on the bottom of the belly. The handle and four legs are decorated with horizontal bands.

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