Octagonal Ewer with Dragon Handle

Cleveland Museum of Art

Octagonal ewer with dragon handle by Unknown. The ewer is made of jade and has a green color with darker green and black inclusions. The body of the ewer is octagonal and has a wide mouth. There are three horizontal bands of carvings around the body. The lower band features carvings that resemble feathers or blades of grass. The middle band features carvings of swirling shapes. The upper band features a geometric pattern. The handle is in the shape of a dragon's head and body, which wraps around the ewer. The dragon's head is on the right side and its body curves around to the front. The ewer's base is also octagonal and has a curved edge. The background is dark at the top and fades to light gray at the bottom.