Vase with animal masks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase with animal masks", is by an unknown artist. The vase is predominantly greenish-brown with darker brown speckles and a glossy finish. The vase has a narrow base that widens into a bulbous middle section, then narrows again into a cylindrical neck and finally flares out slightly at the mouth. Two handles are attached on either side of the vase, just below the neck. The handles are shaped like animal masks with open mouths. The background is plain white with a subtle shadow cast by the vase.