Dating in century: 16th-17th century
type(s) of object(s): games - sports - leisure, metal, metal arts, china
name(s): vase
materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting
place(s) of execution/realization: china
dimensions - artwork:
height: 62cm
width: 23. 5cm
description:
vase composed of a quadrangular foot and a cylindrical neck flanked by four tubes. Collar decorated with the eight immortals, as well as the three gods of longevity, happiness and prosperity. On the foot, celestial horse, qilin, lion and unicorn on the waves. 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. 525. Date: Unknown.
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