Archaic-style vessel with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white jade vessel with a lid. The vessel is ornate and made of white jade. The body of the vessel is bulbous and tapers at the top and bottom. A lid with a knob on top is attached. The vessel has two handles on either side. The handles are decorated with scroll-like designs. The body of the vessel is decorated with carvings of dragons. The base of the vessel is flat. The background is a dark gray wall. A number "584" is written on the vessel. A small white label with black text is on the surface in front of the vessel.