Vase fanghu 方壺, M.C. 671

Type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, gilding place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 32. 5cm diameter: 21cm description: the body decorated with a golden headband decorated with dragons and “taotie” masks. Golden handles formed from horned monster heads. Lid decorated with a gold chimera surrounded by a gold band. Decorated with stylized cicadas. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao (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. 671 part of: fanghu vase. Unknown date