Basin with Inscribed Figures and Calligraphy

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Basin with Inscribed Figures and Calligraphy by an unknown artist shows a large, dark brown, rounded vessel with a wide mouth and a short base. The basin features two small handles on either side, each shaped like a dragon's head. The body of the basin is adorned with intricate, light-colored etchings that include calligraphy and figurative designs. The etchings form circular patterns around the basin, with a central figure surrounded by swirling motifs and borders. The background of the image is a gradient gray.