Vase, M.C. 559(2), Entre 1644 et 1800

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between 1644 and 1800 dating in century: 17th-18th century type(s) of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 28cm diameter: 18. 5cm description: vase with a cylindrical body. Mobile upper handle. Bands with "taotie" on a background of "leiwen" windings. Copper alloy, gray on the surface. Traces of pale blue, white and pale green patina under the background. Some nodules containing -green- malachite on the walls, inside the vase. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration (chinese) themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, taotie, leiwen 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. 559. Date: Entre 1644 et 1800.