Vase hu 壺, M.C. 548

Dating in century: 18th-19th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, inlay place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 62. 5cm diameter: 35cm description: vase with ovoid body and flared lip neck. Two fixed tubular side handles. Decorated with “taotie” masks. 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. 548. Date: Unknown.