Théière, M.C. 2508, between 1800 and 1896

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist production date: between 1800 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, teapot materials and techniques: stoneware, slip place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 12. 7cm length: 11. 9cm dimensions - belly (ceramic): height: 6cm dimensions - lip (ceramic): diameter: 4. 9cm dimensions - base: diameter: 9. 3cm description: semi-spherical teapot. Fixed upper handle. Four stylized dragons in relief on the body. Round button lid, with embossed emblems (sapeks, books, mugwort leaves) iconographic description: dragons mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 23–01–1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2508. Date: between 1800 and 1896.