Water Jug and Carrying Strap

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a water jug with a carrying strap, titled "Water Jug and Carrying Strap" by an unspecified artist. The jug is made of dark brown clay or ceramic material. The jug's body is bulbous and its neck is long and narrow. There are decorative etchings around the neck of the jug. The jug has a wide mouth and a small lip around the rim. The jug is wrapped in a light brown woven fabric or basket-like material. The wrapping has a textured pattern and appears to be made of natural fibers. A long strap made of the same material is attached to the jug's wrapping on both sides. The strap is long enough to be looped over a person's shoulder or head. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The jug casts a shadow on the surface below it. The overall appearance suggests that the jug and strap are traditional or cultural items.