Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)
Two women at tomb
The woman at left holds a kanoun, a large basket presumably containing offerings. The hare on top of the stele itself is difficult to explain. The major questions are whether it represents a living animal or an image and what it signifies. Among the possible interpretations are that the deceased enjoyed hunting hares—a well-attested pursuit—or that the animal was a pet.
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