Cylindrical Vessel with Palace Scene

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a cylindrical vessel with a palace scene painted on it. The vessel is made of terracotta and has a wide mouth with a rough edge. It is painted with a scene depicting people in red, orange, and white clothing. The background of the scene is orange. There are black and white designs on the clothing and background. The vessel has a worn and aged appearance. The scene on the vessel shows people interacting in a setting that appears to be a palace. The people are dressed in traditional clothing. The vessel is set against a black and grey gradient background. The artist and title of the piece is unknown.