Pot de fleurs (uekibachi), M.C. 2975, Entre 1800 et 1900

Author(s): anonymous production date: between 1800 and 1900 type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): pot materials and techniques: sandstone, underglaze painted decoration, slip place(s) of execution/production: kyoto dimensions - artwork: height: 16. 5cm diameter: 20. 2cm description: cylindrical pot with painted decoration. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: mark - stamped mark under the base: "rakuchū" 楽忠 (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: decorated with fantastic and emblematic animals including qilin and chinese phoenix. Themes / subjects / places represented: qilin, chinese phoenix - fenghuang 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. 2975. Date: Entre 1800 et 1900.