Pair of Owl-shaped Jars

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Pair of Owl-shaped Jars, by unknown artist, depicts two brown ceramic jars shaped like owls. The jars have a glossy finish and are made of brown clay. They have a wide body and a narrow neck. The head of each jar is white with a small beak and two circular eyes. The wings are on the sides, with feathers represented by small scales. The jars have a small opening at the top. The background is gray, with a vignette effect that darkens towards the edges. The jars cast a shadow on the surface below them.