Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray vase with a glossy finish, featuring a bird perched on top. The vase has a complex, organic shape with many curved and rounded protrusions. A bird, possibly a phoenix or eagle, is carved on the right side, facing right. Its wings are spread out. On the left side, there are several rounded shapes resembling flowers or leaves. The background of the image is light grey. The artist of the piece is unknown but the title is "Vase".