Crachoir, M.C. 10854

Dating in century: 1st-3rd century type(s) of object(s): vietnam, archaeology, ceramic name(s): spittoon materials and techniques: terracotta place(s) of execution/realization: vietnam or việt nam dimensions - artwork: height: 10. 4cm diameter: 13. 8cm description: flattened body with streamlined profile. A decorative furrow on the shoulder. High flaring collar decorated with furrows inside. White proto-sandstone with ivory glaze. Cover altered by salts from landfill. Old restoration. Two gaps at the collar. Cover still present and shiny. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: handwritten inscription - n. -v. 2k; 41 historical commentary: inventoried following the 2000 survey. Mode of acquisition: don excavations name of donor, testator, seller: mission janse indochine (1934-1935) date of acquisition: 1935 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 10854. Unknown date