Vase, M.C. 4037

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: porcelain, blue underglaze place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 14. 7cm width: 10. 3cm description: vase with a polygonal body and long cylindrical neck equipped with two fixed side handles emerging from the mouths of animal monsters; well-marked flared foot; vase covered with a colorless glaze; the lower edge of the foot is devoid of cover; light gray sherd punctuated with black inlays; decoration of bindweed in cobalt blue underglaze; on the flat base mark in pseudo sigillary writing; lack of coverage at the lip level marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration - 福 mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 4037. Date: Unknown.