Coupe, M.C. 4180(2), Entre 1800 et 1896

Author(s): anonymous production date: between 1800 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, cup (container) materials and techniques: porcelain, turned ceramic, underglaze blue, gilding place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 2cm diameter: 35. 9cm description: hemispherical cup resting on a well-marked circular foot; interior: central medallion, sprig of peony; exterior: shot of a tree peony whose flowers frame a rock pierced with cvities (like the taihu rocks) and isolated sprig of peony; in the background balustrade suggesting that we are inside a garden; 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. 4180. Date: Entre 1800 et 1896.