1920 Hare Riding Tortoise Mascot/Hood Ornament M-296 By playing upon the reed

By playing upon the reed pipes he made from the transformed body of the nymph Syrinx (the one that got away)

It measures approximately 6 ¼ inches high and is signed on the base

This beautiful detailed mascot is made of bronze and measures approximately 4 inches x 2 ¾ inches

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1920 Hare Riding Tortoise Mascot/Hood Ornament M-296 By playing upon the reedA 1920s Hare riding a Tortoise Mascot Hood Ornament. This piece showcases an injured Hare riding on the shell of the Tortoise, with his arm in a sling. This mascot modeled after the piece by Henri Payen called Le Lievre et la Tortue, hare riding a tortoise. This is a truly wonderful piece, that combines humor and pathos as the speedy hare has hurt his arm. Naturally, needing a piggy back ride from the most accommodating and friendly, but far slower