Iran (Kashan)

Apothecary Jar with Running Hares and a Dog

2724

Crafted during the 12th century (circa 1100–1200 AD), corresponding to the medieval Seljuq period or contemporaneous Islamic ceramic production centers (such as Kashan, Iran).

Created as a pharmaceutical and storage container used to store solid substances—such as dried herbs, roots, bark, seeds, and fruit, or salts, minerals, and metals—most likely employed in the preparation of drugs, medicines, or home remedies.