Récipient pour boire l'alcool zhi 卮, M.C. 9503

Author(s): anonymous, potter production date: between 25 and 220 dating in century: 1st-2nd century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life, decorative arts name(s): container (dishes) materials and techniques: stoneware, turned ceramic, shaping, celadon location(s) of execution/realization: changsha dimensions - artwork: height: 7cm length: 17. 2cm diameter: 13. 4cm description: hemispherical in shape, slightly flattened, with a deep groove highlighted by a relief thread, the cup is placed on a cylindrical foot with a large circular groove under the base. Iconographic description: the pinched and perforated handle is stylized as a bird's head. Historical commentary: old mu-fei collection themes / subjects / places represented: animal representation, bird acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: society of friends of the cernuschi museum date of acquisition: 1976 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9503. Date: Entre 25 et 220.