Vase fu 簠, M.C. 2322, between 1450 and 1499

Date of production: between 1450 and 1499 dating in century: 15th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, china name(s): religious object, vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 11. 1cm length: 29. 9cm description: rectangular with 4 feet. The 4-sided belly narrows down to the foot which is cut out. Lip underlined with a band of greeks with 4 monstrous masks, two of which hold fixed handles. Yellow copper alloy. Shiny black patina. Interior of the foot oxidized in a green color. 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. 2322. Date: between 1450 and 1499.