Vase tubulaire, M.C. 966

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: 24. 5cm diameter: 11. 5cm description: cylindrical neck vase. Lowered spherical body. Fixed side handles. Decorated with “taotie” masks, a band decorated at the top. Copper alloy. Dark gray patina and artificial patina based on green and dark red pigments. The shape of this vase is reminiscent of certain yuan ceramics. 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. 966. Unknown date