Aiguière (suichū), M.C. 2569, between 1801 and 1900

Author(s): kiyomizu, rokubei production date: between 1801 and 1900 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): ewer materials and techniques: stoneware, slip place(s) of execution/production: kyoto dimensions - artwork: height: 17. 5cm diameter: 16. 5cm description: sandstone, decoration of turtle modeled in relief on the lid, and cranes painted on the belly. Reserved foot in biscuit. “gohon” style. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: workshop stamp - under the base: "sei / kiyo" 清 iconographic description: crane motifs and turtle decoration, symbols of longevity. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal representation, crane, turtle 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. 2569. Date: between 1801 and 1900.