Storage Jar

Unknown

7th century · Earthenware; painted, unglazed · Islamic Art

The painted patterns on this large storage jar are arranged to emphasize the swelling shape of the vessel. The animal, bird, and plant motifs are closely related to those found on contemporary textiles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th century

Medium

Earthenware; painted, unglazed

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1923