Dating in century: 14th century
type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, china, japan
name(s): pot, incense burner
materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting
place(s) of execution/realization: china
dimensions - artwork:
height: 8. 2cm
diameter: 12. 9cm
description:
cylindrical pot decorated with arabesques in relief. Incense burner transformed into a bowl, perhaps a kensui wastewater pot, used for tea, in japan. 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. 2267. Unknown date
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