Vase, M.C. 9608(2), Entre 1368 et 1644

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist date of production: between 1368 and 1644 type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, ceramics, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: stoneware, molding, molded decoration (ceramic), alkaline glaze place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 22. 5cm width: 14. 4cm description: quadrangular vase in the shape of an archaic fanghu 方壺; printed decor; the four faces wear a taotie mask holding a fake ring; decoration of leiwen on the body and stylized cicadas around the collar; turquoise glaze; the neck is coated with glaze on the inside; interior of the foot devoid of glaze; orange shard iconographic description: lei-wen and cicadas decoration. Themes / subjects / places represented: insect acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: laveaucoupet, paul-françois de date of acquisition: 06–06–1977 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9608. Date: Entre 1368 et 1644.