Vase fanghu 方壺, M.C. 16

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 place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 24. 5cm width: 18cm description: quadrangular vase on pedestal decorated with bands of "leiwen" windings. Two small fixed tubular side handles. 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. 16. Unknown date