Vase in the Shape of a Grain Measure (Zhadou)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic vase, specifically a Zhadou, which is a type of Chinese vessel. The vase is predominantly white with a glossy finish. It features a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the vase is bulbous, with a distinctive shape that is wider in the middle than at the top and bottom. The rim of the vase is slightly everted. The base of the vase appears to have some brown discoloration. The background of the image is dark gray.