Verseuse munie d'un couvercle, M.C. 2018-132(3), Entre 900 et 1000

Author(s): anonymous, potter anonymous, potter production date: between 900 and 1000 dating in century: 10th century type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, ceramics name(s): jug materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/production: quyang dimensions - artwork: height: 7. 5cm width: 9cm description: this small jug has a globular body fitted with a short pouring spout with a tapered profile which is placed opposite a semi-circular handle marked with a central raised edge. The piece rests on an annular foot. The opening is highlighted with a double incised fillet. The jug is entirely covered with a thin, transparent cover with slight green reflections with the exception of the foot and the base crossed by a crack. The lid is shaped like a flattened cone. The central grip button has been modeled to suggest a peduncle. The edge of the lid is highlighted with a double incised fillet, the underside of the lid is uncovered. The white shard tends towards beige. Themes / subjects / places represented: plant representation mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall date of acquisition: 2017 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-132. Date: Entre 900 et 1000.