Verseuse à alcool zoomorphe, M.C. 3851(1)

Author(s): kikkō, jihei (aichi (prefecture), in 1784 - in 1861) dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic name(s): crockery and kitchen utensils, jug materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 12. 8cm length: 18. 9cm width: 13. 8cm description: alcohol jug in the shape of a thousand-year-old turtle carrying jewels on its shell. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: stamp 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. 3851. Date: Unknown.