Vase tripode, M.C. 82(2)

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: 29. 7cm width: 16cm description: triangular section vase. Two palmettes on each side. On the collar, quadrangular reserves and “taotie” masks. Yellow colored alloy. Green coloring based on malachite pigments mixed with a waxy base probably added at a later date. Dark brown bronze surface. Presence of gilding on the eyebrows of the animal mask and on the upper part of the handle, on each of the three sides. Feet closed on the bottom but not in their rear part. 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. 82. Date: Unknown.