Vase à décor spiralé, M.C. 9927

Author(s): anonymous, potter anonymous, potter production date: between -250 and -221 dating in century: 3rd-2nd century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, archeology name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, vase materials and techniques: terracotta place(s) of execution/realization: sichuan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 16. 8cm width: 16. 4cm depth: 12. 3cm description: beige ceramic, swollen, with a flared neck and the mouth forming two angles allowing flow. Two large handles join the lip to the body. Both sides feature a double spiral pattern in slight relief, with mirror symmetry. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: beurdeley, jean-michel date of acquisition: 10–1995 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9927. Date: Entre -250 et -221.