Tall drug bottle with two babies riding a griffin

Workshop of Orazio Pompei

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic vase. The vase features intricate, colorful designs with a central motif of a mythical creature, with a human-like upper body seated atop it. The creature is set against a vibrant background of rolling hills and a sky. Surrounding the main scene are ornate leaf patterns and swirls in shades of deep blue, green, yellow, and orange. The neck of the vase is adorned with additional decorative patterns and motifs. A wide band at the base of the image contains a script in stylized lettering.