Flower vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, wide-mouthed vase with a flared rim, sitting on a square base. The vase appears to be made of stone or ceramic material and has an octagonal body. A bird-like creature with a large head and a small body with its beak pointing down is on the left side of the vase's base. A mythical creature with a curled tail, scrollwork on its body, and four legs is on the right side. The background is a plain gray surface. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "Flower vase" by an unknown artist.