Vase ding 鼎, M.C. 661

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 place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 18. 7cm diameter: 13. 5cm description: tripod vase with hemispherical body. Raised and fixed handles. Taotie decoration on the belly. Openwork wooden lid. Copper alloy. Dark gray patina with dark green and dark red coloring. Hollow feet. Inside the belly, three thin vertical lines. 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. 661. Unknown date