Vase gui 簋, M.C. 2016-6, Entre -1050 et -771

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -1050 and -771 dating in century: 11th-10th century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, metal, metal arts name(s): religious object, container (dishes) materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 11. 5cm width: 25. 5cm iconographic description: reduction of ornamentation to a narrow, continuous horizontal band around the edge of the container; return to a relatively simple intaglio pattern of taotie; handles topped with an animal protome. Themes / subjects / places represented: taotie mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) name of donor, testator, seller: marquet, françoise (wife zao wou-ki 趙無極) date of acquisition: 2016 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2016-6. Date: Entre -1050 et -771.