Vase, M.C. 3534, Entre 1644 et 1896

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist production date: between 1644 and 1896 type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, ceramics, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: stoneware, molded decoration (ceramic), alkaline glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 23. 2cm width: 23. 5cm description: vase in the shape of an archaic hu 壺; bulging belly; wide cylindrical neck; high flared foot; equipped with two handles in the shape of an elephant's head; printed decoration: cicadas on the collar, fantastic animals on the belly, felines on the foot; turquoise glaze; lower edge of the foot devoid of glaze; inside of the neck coated with glaze 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. 3534. Date: Entre 1644 et 1896.