Ewer in Shape of Tibetan Monk’s Cap

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain ewer in the shape of a Tibetan monk's cap, with red decoration. The ewer has a bulbous body, a narrow neck, and a flared lip. The handle is curved and attached to the body and the lid. The lid is domed with a small knob on top. Red floral and foliate motifs cover the entire surface, featuring curving lines and organic shapes. The background is dark gray, with the ewer casting a shadow to the right. The overall shape resembles a Tibetan monk's cap.