Offering Container in Form of Alms Bowl

Cleveland Museum of Art

Offering Container in Form of Alms Bowl by unknown artist. Dark green stone bowl with a fluted, petal-like rim. The bowl features a central figure carved into a round, raised panel at the front, surrounded by flame-like protrusions. Two symmetrical carvings adorn the visible sides of the bowl. The base features a small, decorative stem connecting to a wide, rounded section with intricate carvings of various motifs, including a dragon, a phoenix, and a vase-like object. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to dark gray at the bottom.