Buire, M.C. 3322, Entre 1875 et 1896

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist production date: between 1875 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type of object(s): ceramic, china, domestic life name(s): table service, container (crockery), drink materials and techniques: porcelain, enamel (ceramic technique), gilding place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 17. 4cm length: 13. 3cm diameter: 8. 4cm description: ewer with a pyriform body, fitted with a fixed ear-shaped side handle and a curved s-shaped spout. It is accompanied by its domed lid topped with a spherical grip button. It is coated with a monochrome coral enamel. The body is painted with bamboo and butterflies in gold enamel. On the lid two bouquets of bamboo leaves are painted in gold enamel. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao - 大清光緒年製 (chinese writing – seal (zhuanshu)) 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. 3322. Date: Entre 1875 et 1896.