Coupe sifflante, M.C. 9593(2), between 1700 and 1900

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1700 and 1900 type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, cup (container) materials and techniques: porcelain, casting, molded decoration (ceramic), glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: dehua dimensions - artwork: height: 4. 9cm width: 8. 3cm diameter: 6. 9cm description: cup in the shape of a lotus leaf resting on three small feet. At the bottom crab in relief. It is equipped with a tube forming a whistle when you drink the liquid contained in the cup. Themes / subjects / places represented: insect, lotus acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: laveaucoupet, paul-françois de date of acquisition: 06–06–1977 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9593. Date: between 1700 and 1900.