Animal Effigy Vessel

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic vessel with an animal design, titled "Animal Effigy Vessel" by an unknown artist. The vessel is made of off-white clay and features a wide mouth and a narrow base. It has a distinctive three-legged base and a bulbous body with curved lines on either side. A decorative band encircles the top of the vessel, showcasing various animal designs in black, white, and red. The main body of the vessel features a relief sculpture of an animal's head with curled horns, large eyes, and an open mouth. The animal's neck is adorned with a red and black collar. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.