Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a vase by artist unknown. The vase is tall and made of ceramic material. The top portion flares out and tapers down to a narrower middle section. The bottom portion flares out again. The vase has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It features illustrations in black on a white background. The illustrations depict people in traditional clothing. The upper illustration shows a man and woman; the man holds a staff. The lower illustration shows at least one man and one woman; the man holds a parasol. The illustrations also include trees, flowers, animals, and buildings. The vase sits on a table or shelf against a plain wall.