Vase gong 觥, M.C. 552(2), Entre 1800 et 1911

Author(s): anonymous, founder production date: between 1800 and 1911 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): china, decorative arts, metal, metal arts name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 43cm length: 49cm description: ewer shape with flattened body and fixed handle. A monstrous animal mask ("taotie") crowns the lid. Quadrangular foot. Ridges on the corners. Decorated with large bands on the body. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration (chinese) themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation, fabulous creature 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. 552. Date: Entre 1800 et 1911.