Sacrificial Vessel with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sacrificial Vessel with Cover by Unknown Artist shows a gray ceramic vessel with intricate carvings. The vessel is tall and cylindrical with a wide top and narrower bottom. A small handle is on the right side. The top portion features a small circular opening. The entire vessel is decorated with swirling patterns and a mask-like design on the front, and there are handles on either side. The cover is not visible. The background is a plain light grey color.