Shawabty Jar with Lid

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shawabty Jar with Lid by an unknown artist features a clay jar with a rounded body and a narrow opening at the top; the jar has a light brown color with darker brown and reddish hues. The jar has black hieroglyphics written on it. A circular groove around the top of the jar; the body has several horizontal lines etched into it. The jar casts a shadow on a gray background that fades to black at the top. The lid is not visible.