"Bear-Woman" Vessel

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a terracotta vessel in the form of a creature with both human and bear-like features, titled "Bear-Woman" Vessel. The vessel is made of brown clay with white speckles. The creature depicted has a humanoid body with a bear-like head. The head features two small ears on top and two small holes for eyes. The mouth is open, and there is a large hole inside. The body of the creature is female, indicated by breasts. The arms are bent at the elbows, with the right hand placed on the right breast and the left arm raised. The legs are also bent, with the right leg straight down and the left leg bent back. The background of the image is grey, with a shadow cast by the vessel on the left side.