Covered vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored, possibly black or dark gray, covered vase with a bird on top. The vase is made from a material that resembles stone or metal with a marbled appearance. It features a body with a rounded shape and a smaller, rounded lid that is slightly narrower. A bird sits on top of the lid. The vase has a handle on one side that is shaped like a branch with leaves and flowers. There are similar decorations on the body of the vase and around the base. The overall design is ornate. The background of the image is light grey. Artist: Unknown, Title: Covered vase.