Water Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rounded ceramic vase with a short neck. The vase titled "Water Jar" is by an unknown artist. The vase is bulbous with a short neck and small mouth. The body and neck are a dark color. The body features an embossed design resembling scrolling waves or clouds. The base of the vase appears to be flat. The background is light-colored. A crack runs horizontally through the body.