Bowl with hare and dog motifs before 1220

This 13th-century ceramic bowl, likely from the Middle East, is an excellent example of inlaid slipware. The bowl features a central motif of a hare in a floral design, surrounded by eight panels containing stylized, animalistic figures and geometric patterns. The intricate decoration, executed in white slip against a brown background, is characteristic of this type of pottery, showcasing the skill of the anonymous artist. The bowl, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic tradition of the era.