Piriform (Pear-Shaped) Jar

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a piriform (pear-shaped) jar. The jar has a narrow base and a wide body with a short neck and a flared rim. The jar's base and lower body are narrower and taper to the bottom. The color scheme of the jar is predominantly shades of brown, beige, and tan. The jar has a tan and dark brown stripe around the middle. There are two handles on either side of the jar. The jar features crisscross and horizontal line designs. The background of the image is dark gray. The jar casts a shadow on the surface below it. The jar's design is characteristic of ancient styles. The jar appears to be made of clay.