Vase you 卣, M.C. 14(3)

Dating in century: 15th-16th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, engraving place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 35. 5cm length: 22cm width: 19cm description: swollen belly. Straight collar with oval section. Pedestal. Movable upper handle with two animal heads at the ends. Button lid. “taotie” and bones on the belly. Inscription on the lid. Bright yellow copper alloy. Red-brown and green pigments all over the surface, probably applied using wax. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: (chinese) 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. 14. Unknown date