Coupe, M.C. 9470(3)

Production date: between 25 and 220 type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, ceramics, china name(s): mingqi, tableware and kitchen utensils materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 3cm diameter: 8. 5cm description: cup on a hollow and swollen foot, in stoneware, iridescent green glaze. Iconographic description: the body decorated with four small buddhas in meditation; alternating with very stylized petals comprising buddha and king naga (protective cobra of buddha). Person / character depicted: amita, amitābha or amitāyus (sk. , buddhist religion) mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 25–11–1970 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9470. Date: Entre 25 et 220.