Vessel Ornament of Reclining Pipes Player

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Vessel Ornament of Reclining Pipes Player, by an unknown artist, depicts a small, green, bronze or copper sculpture of a person reclining on their side. The figure has short hair and appears to be wearing a long robe or tunic that is draped around their body. The person is holding a set of pipes to their face with both hands. The right leg is bent at the knee, with the foot visible and the left leg is straight. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The overall color of the sculpture is a green patina, with some areas of red visible underneath.