Bouteille hu 壺, M.C. 7988

Author(s): anonymous, founder production date: between -206 and 220 type(s) of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, archaeology, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): bottle materials and techniques: bronze, cast iron location(s) of execution/realization: jiangnan (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 26. 7cm diameter: 9. 6cm description: swollen belly on flared pedestal. Cylindrical neck. Two movable rings held by taoties. Decorated with diamond crowns. Themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, taotie mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale date of acquisition: 20–05–1934 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7988. Date: Entre -206 et 220.