Buire, M.C. 2596, Entre 1700 et 1796

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist date of production: between 1700 and 1796 dating in century: 18th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): container (dishes), buire materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered, gilding place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 19. 2cm length: 15. 5cm diameter: 10. 6cm description: ewer with a pyriform body extended by a cylindrical neck ending in a plateau lip; equipped with a bridged s-shaped spout and a fixed vertical ear-shaped handle; it comes with its flat lid fitted with a bud-shaped grip button; it rests on a circular foot; flat base; the exterior of the buire is covered with a monochrome blue cover enhanced with a gold decoration; the lower edge and the outer wall of the lid stem are uncovered; the rim and the inside of the lip are devoid of cover; the lower edge of the foot is devoid of cover; the inside of the collar is covered with colorless glaze; on each side fishing decoration containing a crane surmounted by a writing sign; on the spout and handle: clouds marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration 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. 2596. Date: Entre 1700 et 1796.