Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is Jar. The object is a small, rounded vessel made of clay, with a wide body that tapers to a narrower neck. It has two handles on either side, one on each side of the neck. The vessel is decorated with white designs on a darker background. The designs include a zigzag pattern around the top and middle of the vessel, and a series of connected ovals around the lower portion. The ovals are arranged in a horizontal line and have a white interior. The vessel sits on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the left. The background is plain and light-colored. The overall style of the vessel suggests it may be an example of ancient or traditional pottery.