Vase à anses en forme de dragon, M.C. 5801

Author(s): anonymous, potter date of production: between 675 and 725 dating in century: 6th-7th century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archeology name(s): vase materials and techniques: turned ceramic, terracotta, molded decoration (ceramic), glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 45. 5cm diameter: 24. 4cm description: ovoid body, long thin neck with two fixed dragon-headed handles. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal representation, dragon acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: desmazières (mr) date of acquisition: 1914 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 5801. Date: Entre 675 et 725.