Vase you 卣, M.C. 10

Dating in century: 16th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 42cm width: 26cm description: swollen belly with straight neck, movable upper handle with animal heads. Lid with button, on the lid at the neck and foot decorated with bifid birds with ridges. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration (chinese) 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. 10. Unknown date