A small, golden color, two-handed vessel, with low relief image on both sides. The image showcases a figure with arms open and crosses, one side (assumedly the back) is significantly less defined. Greyish corrosion or build-up all over, especially on one side. The object was donated in a green case with a black zip-up bag.

The vessel closely resembles that of the Greek Aryballos. Small vessels like this one were used to hold perfume or other oils. In most cases, the Aryballos were in the shape of a sphere with a round belly or a ring shape with a whole through the center. This particular vessel contains an image on either side on a flat surface.

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