Bottle with a Flattened Side

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored, aged vase with a distinctive shape. The vase titled "Bottle with a Flattened Side" and created by an unknown artist, has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and mouth. The body of the vase is bulbous and roughly teardrop-shaped, with the narrow end pointing upwards. One side of the vase appears flattened. The vase is primarily dark gray or brown with patches of lighter brown and orange, suggesting age and wear. The surface is rough and textured, indicating it is made of clay or another earthen material. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with a shadow cast by the vase on the right side.