Bouteille hu 壺, M.C. 438(5), Entre 1368 et 1644

Author(s): anonymous, founder anonymous, founder date of production: between 1368 and 1644 type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, metal, metal arts name(s): bottle materials and techniques: bronze, cast iron place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 40cm diameter: 23. 6cm description: bottle in the shape of a gourd and lid with movable side handles in the shape of rings with four reserves separated by greek bands and 4 diamond buttons. Themes / subjects / places represented: ornamental representation 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. 438. Date: Entre 1368 et 1644.