Alpaca Offering Container (Canopa)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black stone or ceramic object. The object depicts an alpaca. The body of the alpaca is rounded and smooth, with a large opening on the left side. The opening extends to form the alpaca's head and neck. The head protrudes on the left, with two small ears on top. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast by the object onto the surface below. The object is titled "Alpaca Offering Container (Canopa)" and is by an unidentified artist.