Vase, M.C. 3357

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): receptacle or container, vase materials and techniques: porcelain, blue underglaze place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 31cm width: 17. 3cm description: vase with diamond section; it rests on a diamond-shaped foot with an irregular finish; it is covered with a colorless covering marked with numerous pinheads; lower edge of the foot without cover; gray shard; it is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue: on each side, inside a circular medallion, two lions playing with a ribboned ball; the medallions are surrounded by stylized lotus scrolls; around the neck leaves erect; above the foot stylized sprigs of foliage 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. 3357. Date: Unknown.