Gourd-Shaped Vase

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Gourd-Shaped Vase by an unknown artist features a light green jade vase with a distinctive gourd-like shape. The vase has a bulbous body and a narrower top, with a small foot at the base. It has two handles on either side, which are shaped like dragons or other mythical creatures. The vase is adorned with intricate carvings of swirling patterns and a figure on top. The background of the image is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark to light. The vase casts a shadow on the surface below it.