An image of a monkey, repeated twice, has been carved onto the side of this container. The only subtle distinction between the two scenes is the varying postures of the head. The monkey, standing erect, feet spread apart and hands held open, faces forward in one take and backwards in the other. He holds his right arm upwards as if supporting the upper band of the vessel while his left arm is kept at his side. The slightly abstracted forms of the face emphasize the arching folds around their eyes and the bushy brows. The creature wears a necklace with a large circular pendant. Perhaps the monkey was a cherished pet memorialized by this carving. Perhaps he was a sacred beast sacrificed in a long forgotten ritual. There are a few bizarre features: the monkey mockingly sticks his tongue out and seems to be excreting a leaf-shaped substance just below his swooping tail. Maybe the carver depicted him in the act of marking territory. Regardless, though, this monkey is surely more than just a wild beast. He must symbolize something greater for the artist to dedicate the majority of this vessel to his representation.