Vase fangding 方鼎, M.C. 642

Dating in century: 16th-17th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, gilding place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 16. 9cm length: 16. 7cm width: 13cm description: quadrangular tetrapod vase. On one side qilin, sapeques and other precious objects (zabao), on the other, three immortals. On the sides, the god of longevity and the immortals. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: foundry mark 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. 642. Unknown date