Vase bian 籩, M.C. 2357(4)

Dating in century: 15th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts, china name(s): religious object, vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 2cm diameter: 20. 6cm description: flared pedestal, with four edges. Decorated band at the top of the foot. Imitation of basketry on the rest of the room. Registrations. Copper alloy. Shiny black patina on the outside, green on the inside of the foot. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: (chinese) 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. 2357. Unknown date