Vase Hu, M.C. 7572(2)

Dating in century: 1st-3rd century type(s) of object(s): vietnam, archaeology, metal, metal arts name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/realization: thanh hóa (province) dimensions - artwork: height: 30. 2 cm width: 25. 6cm diameter: 22. 4cm description: bottle vase, or hu. Long narrow collar topped with a cover with a four-leaf pattern and central button. A chain formerly passed through the two perforated fins of the lid and made it possible to keep the container closed. The body is decorated with several horizontal projections. Two pushou masks each hold a ring. A chain connects these two rings. The middle part of the chain consists of half rings with dragon head shaped ends. The foot is high and hollow. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inventory number - mc 7572 iconographic description: two pushou masks, a pattern with four pointed leaves and central button acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: morhange (mr) date of acquisition: 19–07–1929 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7572. Unknown date