Plaque de type pushou 鋪首, M.C. 9181(2), Entre -1050 et -771

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -1050 and -771 type of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, archeology name(s): knocker materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 4. 3cm iconographic description: the pushou is a decorative applique in the shape of a taotie mask holding a movable or non-movable ring in its mouth. Themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, pushou mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 24–06–1960 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9181. Date: Entre -1050 et -771.