Ceremonial Spittoon or Basin

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Spittoon or Basin by its artist, is a vessel with a wide, shallow bowl and a short, flared base. The bowl and base are decorated with intricate designs in blue, red, and gold. The bowl's interior features a symmetrical pattern of gold, red, and blue shapes, including circles and teardrops. The exterior of the bowl and base have a repeating pattern of gold floral motifs on a blue and red background. The base of the vessel is wider than its opening and has a decorative gold band around the bottom. The overall design is ornate and ceremonial in style. The vessel appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or copper, and has a shiny finish. It has a distinctive shape and decorative style, suggesting it may be used for ceremonial purposes. The colors used are predominantly blue, red, and gold. The vessel's surface is smooth and reflective, indicating a high level of craftsmanship.