Bowl Depicting a Running Hare

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first quarter 11th century · Earthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze · Islamic Art

As luster painting spread to Egypt from Iraq, Fatimid potters tailored their wares to suit the new market. The lively, naturalistic rendition of a running hare with a palmette branch in its mouth drawn in golden luster paint is typical of the vigorous and enchanting quality of Fatimid pottery.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first quarter 11th century

Medium

Earthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1964