Vase xizun 犧尊 en forme de tapir, M.C. 593

Dating in century: 18th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, inlay place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 26. 5cm length: 37cm width: 14cm description: tapir standing. Equipped with a lid. Head marked with streaks. Eyes inlaid with turquoise 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. 593. Unknown date