Vase you 卣, M.C. 549(2)

Dating in century: 13th 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: 40. 5cm width: 37cm description: decorated with animal heads on the body and at the base of the handle. Mobile upper handle. Button lid. Interlacing decoration punctuated by edges. Inscription inside the lid. Shiny yellow alloy, matte gray on the surface, covered with green malachite pigments. Thick walls. Under the base, inside the foot, lattice pattern. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: (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. 549. Date: Unknown.