Vase fanghu 方壺, M.C. 431(2)

Type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, hammering place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 33. 3cm length: 25. 1cm width: 25. 1cm description: quadrangular vase. Swollen belly. Fixed side handles held by a “taotie” mask. Orange copper alloy. Dark green and purple patina quite thin, giving the appearance of a painting. 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. 431. Date: Unknown.