Funerary jar (M.C. 7221), between 960 and 1279

Author(s): anonymous, potter date of production: between 960 and 1279 type(s) of object(s): ceramics, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, sculpture, archaeology, china name(s): jar, funerary object materials and techniques: stoneware, turned ceramic, glaze = covered, modeling, added decoration (ceramic) location(s) of execution/realization: jiangnan (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 8cm width: 13. 3cm description: cylindrical jar decorated with a dragon in relief at the upper part; covered brown; ring foot little marked; flat base; the foot and base are devoid of cover; reddish brown sherd mode of acquisition: purchase at public sale date of acquisition: 29–06–1925 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 7221. Object Type: sculpture. Genre: clay pot. Date: between 960 and 1279. Place of creation: Song dynasty. Dimensions: height: 15.8 cm (6.2 in) ; width: 13.3 cm (5.2 in). Medium: sandstone. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.