Estampage, M.C. 5391 (4 of 7), Entre 1911 et 1912

Author(s): anonymous, artist production date: between 1911 and 1912 dating in century: 20th century type(s) of object(s): china, graphic arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): stamping materials and techniques: paper, ink, stamping place(s) of execution/realization: shandong (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 24cm length: 83cm description: northern wei buddhist scene with a register. In the center, a character supports a flame with other worshipers and a fô dog. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration - jesse 5391 iconographic description: two figures on either side of an incense burner. The scene is flanked by a pair of buddhist lions. Historical commentary: this stamping was made from a tang buddhist engraved stone slab (618-907) themes / subjects / places represented: group of figures, group of figures (subject represented), man, woman, faithful, lion acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: jessé-curely date of acquisition: 14–06–1912 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 5391. Date: Entre 1911 et 1912.