Pot à alcool (shuki), M.C. 3269, before 1875

Author(s): ōtagaki, rengetsu 太田垣蓮月 (iga (historical region), 10–02–1791 - kyōto, 10–12–1875) production date: before 1875 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): alcohol pot materials and techniques: terracotta place(s) of execution/production: kyoto dimensions - artwork: height: 15cm diameter: 11cm description: brown pot, cylindrical in shape, with fixed side handle. Lid topped with a pine cone-shaped button. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature of the performer - signature engraved on the body: "rengetsu" 連月 (ideograph(s) - kanji) iconographic description: decorated with a japanese poem (waka), the characters engraved on the body. 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. 3269. Date: before 1875.