Gourde bianhu 扁壺, M.C. 9778(3)

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -453 and -221 type(s) of object(s): china, archaeology, metal, metal arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): crockery and kitchen utensils, vase, gourd materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 31. 7cm length: 31. 3cm width: 11. 2cm description: the ovoid but flat body rests on a quadrangular foot. Two rings, held by small taotie masks, complete the shoulder. Themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, pushou mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 28–11–1986 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9778. Date: Entre -453 et -221.