Dating in century: 18th-19th century
type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china
name(s): pot
materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting
place(s) of execution/realization: china
dimensions - artwork:
height: 12. 9cm
width: 11cm
description:
small cylindrical pot decorated with "taotie" masks on a background of "leiwen" scrolls. Flat lid surmounted by a crouching lion. 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. 1118. Unknown date
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