Apothecary Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic jar with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The jar is mostly white with a dark design painted on it. The design consists of various elements, including leaves, flowers, and a basket filled with fruit or flowers at the top. There are also two humanoid figures with large heads, small bodies, and tassels on their legs, one on either side of the jar. The jar has a decorative border around the top and bottom of the design, featuring wavy lines and zigzags. The text "EX THELLEBN" is written in large letters across the center of the jar. The jar appears to be old and worn, with some chips and cracks visible on the rim and surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Apothecary Jar" and the artist is unknown.