Water vessel in the shape of a gourd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The water vessel is in the shape of a gourd, made of white jade. The vessel has a rounded body with a narrow opening at the top and a curved spout at one end. The body is decorated with carvings of leaves and vines. The vessel is smooth and glossy. The vessel is lying on its side, with the spout pointing to the right. The background is light gray.