Vase xizun 犧尊 en forme de rhinocéros, M.C. 587

Dating in century: 14th-15th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, inlay place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 18cm length: 29. 5cm description: vase whose shape naively evokes that of the rhinoceros. It has a lid. 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. 587. Unknown date