Jar

3D Model

Small jar with one handle and fixtures for attaching a now-missing lid, decorated with two running hares in golden-yellow on a white ground. The representation of animals – especially hares – was common in the art of the Fatimid period in Egypt. In Islamic literature, the hare is a symbol of good luck, fertility and prosperity.

Egypt, 10th century / Earthenware, luster paint on opaque white glaze / H: 8 cm