Shawabty Jar with Lid

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shawabty Jar with Lid by an unknown artist is an ancient, weathered clay vessel. The jar has a bulbous body that tapers towards the top, with a narrow neck and a small knob-like handle on the lid. The vessel's base is rounded. The jar features a predominantly off-white and brown color scheme. The lid is also made of clay and has a small knob on top. The jar has a simple, abstract design etched into its surface, depicting what appears to be a figure with outstretched arms. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.