Barbotine Vase

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Barbotine Vase by an unknown artist is a tan-colored, earthenware vase with a wide body and narrow neck. The vase has a small foot at the base. The body of the vase is decorated with rows of small bumps and ridges. The top portion features a series of small, rounded protrusions arranged in rows. A series of triangular shapes are positioned below. The background is dark gray, with the vase casting a shadow on the surface below.