Deer-Headed Figure Vessel

Cleveland Museum of Art

The vessel is in the form of a creature with a deer's head. The creature has a long snout, large ears, and two short horns. A cylindrical protrusion extends from the back of the creature's head. The creature sits cross-legged. It holds an object against its body with its left hand. A cylindrical opening extends from the object's back. The creature's body resembles that of a human. The object has a light brown color with darker brown spots. The background is dark gray.