Charka (Drinking Vessel)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a gold-colored, ornate vessel with a handle and three legs. The vessel is bowl-shaped with a wide mouth and a curved handle that extends from the left side, resembling a bird's head and neck. The exterior of the bowl features intricate designs and patterns, including curved lines and shapes in green, red, and blue. The bowl is supported by three legs, each shaped like an animal's head or a mythical creature. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface on which the vessel is placed. The object is titled "Charka (Drinking Vessel)" and is by an unnamed artist.