Jarre miniature, M.C. 9495

Author(s): changsha (ceramic production center) date of production: between 618 and 907 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, jar materials and techniques: stoneware, turned ceramic, celadon place(s) of execution/realization: hunan (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 7cm diameter: 3. 3cm description: small globular jar placed on a round foot, with a short and narrow neck, flanked at the shoulder by two small vertical ring handles. Green-yellow cover, with fine and irregular cracks, dotted with red. The cover goes down one side to the base. Very smooth, the cover also covers the interior. On the belly, it appears more dark green. Historical commentary: old mu-fei collection acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: society of friends of the cernuschi museum date of acquisition: 05–10–1976 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9495. Date: between 618 and 907.