Bowl with Rattle Base

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bowl with Rattle Base by Unknown. The bowl is orange with a wide mouth and narrow base. The bowl has a flared lip and a narrow, tapered foot. The body of the bowl is decorated with black geometric patterns. The patterns are painted on the upper and lower sections. The upper section consists of two horizontal bands. The lower band features a repeating pattern of abstract shapes. The lower section features a band with a repeating pattern resembling jugs or teardrops. The background of the image is gray with a vignette effect. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it. The surface is smooth. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic or clay. The bowl shows signs of wear and aging.