Vase dou 豆, M.C. 98(2), circa 1118

Author(s): anonymous date of production: around 1118 dating in century: 12th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, china name(s): religious object, vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 18. 5cm diameter: 25. 5cm description: round in shape. Body decorated with embossed macaroons. A circular greek band. Openwork foot with arabesques. Yellow copper alloy. Inside the basin traces of malachite and cuprite. Vase probably made in two parts. Raised buttons belonging to the body, hollow on the internal face of the vase. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription regarding the date (chinese) 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. 98. Date: circa 1118.