Covered Bowl (He)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Covered Bowl (He) by an unknown artist. The bowl is bulbous with a small circular opening at the top. The bowl has a wide body that curves inward to form the small mouth. The body of the bowl is decorated with etched designs. The designs on the top half of the bowl include curled tendrils and wavy lines. The bottom half of the bowl has curled lines and zigzag patterns. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a worn, aged appearance. The color of the bowl is primarily dark with lighter etched designs. The background of the image is light gray.