Boîte en forme de grenade, M.C. 9491

Author(s): changsha (ceramic production center) date of production: between 618 and 907 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): box materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: hunan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 7cm diameter: 6. 1cm description: round box with lid, in the shape of a pomegranate, topped with the chalice as a button. The exterior is completely covered, except for the flat bottom. The inside of the lid is bare. Historical commentary: old mu-fei collection acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: vergé, patrice date of acquisition: 1975 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9491. Date: between 618 and 907.