Chauve-souris, M.C. 824 (1 of 3)

Dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture, metal, metal arts, japan name(s): perfume burner materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 6cm width: 33cm description: perfume burner in the shape of a bat with outstretched wings suspended by a chain, openwork lid on the back. 2 pieces 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. 824. Date: Unknown.