Vase gui 簋, M.C. 2380(2)

Dating in century: 16th-17th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 8cm width: 16. 7cm description: cylindrical. Swollen belly. Two fixed side handles. Pedestal. Short flared collar. Decorated with stylized “taoties” and passing dragons. Two small edges. Yellow copper alloy. Brown and black patina inside, green inside the foot. Inside the belly, in line with the center of the two animal masks, two very fine vertical lines. 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. 2380. Unknown date