Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, dark-colored, earthenware vessel with a wide mouth and a body adorned with intricate carvings of swirling patterns, resembling a mix of lines and rounded shapes; the item has a rough texture, indicating age or primitive craftsmanship; the top portion features a short neck with a slightly flared rim; three small bumps are on the interior of the rim; the body of the vessel is bulbous and tapers to a narrower base; it appears to be by artist Vessel.