Crachoir, M.C. 10859

Dating in century: 1st-3rd century type(s) of object(s): vietnam, archaeology, ceramic name(s): spittoon materials and techniques: terracotta place(s) of execution/realization: vietnam or việt nam dimensions - artwork: height: 8cm diameter: 11. 2cm description: flattened body with streamlined profile. A decorative furrow on the shoulder. High flaring collar, decorated with furrows inside. White proto-sandstone with ivory glaze. Cover altered by salts from landfill. Gaps at the collar. Old restoration. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inventory number - n. -v. 2 b; n. -v. 2 i east; 42 historical commentary: inventoried following the 2000 survey. Mode of acquisition: don excavations name of donor, testator, seller: mission janse indochine (1934-1935) date of acquisition: 1935 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 10859. Unknown date