Verseuse, M.C. 2015-55(1), Entre 1200 et 1400

Date of production: between 1200 and 1400 dating in century: 13th-14th century type(s) of object(s): vietnam, ceramic name(s): jug materials and techniques: sandstone, underglaze painted decor place(s) of execution/realization: vietnam or việt nam dimensions - artwork: height: 19cm width: 19cm description: spherical body surmounted by a top opening with a wide, horizontal mouth and provided with a vertical rim intended to receive an absent lid. Pouring spout in the shape of a dragon-makara. Handle in the shape of a plant scroll rolled up on itself. Underglaze decoration: on the shoulder between two double fillets: very stylized plant frieze. At the mouth two characters painted in red-brown. Themes / subjects / places represented: dragon, vegetation date of acquisition: 24–11–2015 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2015-55. Date: Entre 1200 et 1400.